Got Inventions?

Students who are inventing on their own may participate in the Academy’s Independent Students’ Invention Fair. Showcase your invention & compete to advance to regional and national events.

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Northern New England Invention Convention

Each year, the Young Inventors’ Program students, families, and educators come together for our regional invention convention to celebrate (and compete).

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Great Ideas Start Here

Want to invent? Our resources for young inventors will help you develop your great idea into a working prototype. You can also learn about other inventors and how to participate in our programs.

Inventors start here

Ignite the Spark of Genius

Help young inventors turn their ideas into real-world solutions. Our resources provide detailed activities to weave science, technology, and engineering into problem solving and invention building.

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IGNITE THE SPARK

INVENT

Calling all inventive students! We know you are solving problems everyday. We are here to help you turn those ideas into inventions. Ask questions. Be creative. Learn how innovation is all about testing and re-testing and pushing boundaries to make the world a better place. Wherever you are in your invention process, you will learn new things, challenge yourself, and find solutions.

Invent Now

TEACH

Young Inventors’ Program® resources are adaptable to any environment: classroom, after-school, community group, library, club, homeschool, or just for fun! Our curriculum guide includes educational standards for teachers developing lesson plans as well as activities to help everyone mentor a young inventor. Explore YIP resources for K-12 students everywhere.

Resources

COMPETE

We celebrate all inventors wherever they are inventing. In Northern New England, we offer opportunities for students to showcase their projects, meet other young inventors, and celebrate at local, regional, and national competitions. Find out who is eligible and how to participate.

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SUMMER INVENTING: SOLVE PROBLEMS YEAR-ROUND

Invent anywhere! Being out of a classroom or camp doesn't mean that you have to stop inventing. We have a series of activities and challenges to inspire your next invention and learn about the inventing process.

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WAYS TO GIVE

Championing innovation, stimulating youth science, and advancing education in science, mathematics, engineering, technology and invention are never-ending quests. The Academy needs your help. We welcome your contributions, support, and/or personal volunteerism.

WAYS TO GIVE