Inventive Kids Creating a Bright Future

Our mission is to develop and enhance creative thinking and problem-solving skills in children in grades K-8 through the processes of invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship- while encouraging interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
We are proud to provide a forum that encourages creative and critical thinking, trains educators to pass on these skills, and showcases the rich creativity of the youth in our community at our annual event. WNY Invention Convention celebrates young inventors from public, private, and charter schools as well as home schools and Scout troops.

Inventors

The effort spent on research, brainstorming, and model-making shows in each inventor’s amazing displays. Even more powerful is the sense of pride seen on each face and heard in every conversation.

Inventions

Remarkable innovation is shown when students pair their creativity skills with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) as they develop solutions to challenges that they've encountered in their daily lives.

Judges

The judging panels are made up of professionals from all over WNY. Judges represent many industries: Electronics, Healthcare, Consumer Products, Engineering, Law, Safety, Science, and more.

Congratulations to our 2023 Finalists!
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
US Nationals Finalist-K-3rd: First Place
Grade 3
Emma L. & Isla S.
West Street Elementary School
Math Addicts
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
US Nationals Finalist-4th-6th: First Place
Grade 5
Levi Z.
Northwood Elementary School
Handy Dandy Paintbrush
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
K-3rd: 2nd Place
Grade 3
Eleanor H. & Peyton C.
West Street Elementary School
Concentrate Chair
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
4th-6th: 2nd Place
Grade 6
Mia R. & Natalia O.
North Tonawanda Intermediate
Sofa Shooter
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
K-3rd: 3rd Place
Grade 1
Maya R.
West Street Elementary School
Seat Belt Cover 6000
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
4th-6th: 3rd Place
Grade 6
Kurt D.
North Tonawanda Intermediate
Backpack Umbrella
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
Director's Choice: K-3rd
Grade 1
Abigail O. & Eleanor S.
Colonial Village Elementary
Bubble Wand Holder
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
Director's Choice 4th-6th
Grade 6
Emma T. & Haydee H.
North Tonawanda Intermediate
Stalker Blocker
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
People's Choice: All Grades
Grade 5
Avery C.
Northwood Elementary School
Pack of Possibilities
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
Automotive Category
Grade 4
Callista N.
North Tonawanda Intermediate
Calli Cup
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
Restaurant Category
Grade 4
Aiden T.
Lindbergh Elementary School
Menu Monkey
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
Food Category
Grade 4
Nora R.
West Street Elementary School
Candy Scrooge
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
Technology Category
Grade 5
William G.
North Tonawanda Intermediate
Safe & Sound Glasses Finder
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
Sports/Recreation Category
Grade 5
Leo P.
Northwood Elementary School
Fast Photos Camera
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
Pet Care Category
Grade 5
Cole M.
Northwood Elementary School
Goldilocks Dog Toys
WNY Invention Convention Previous Winners
School/Office Category
Grade 5
Lilianna C. & Lucia T.
North Tonawanda Intermediate
Extendable Eraser
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2023 Invention Process Schedule

WNY Invention Convention Schedule
ONGOING
Invention Process

Inventors research, create, test, an improve their Inventions then create a 3-6 minute video.

WNY Invention Convention Schedule
3/1/23
Registration Opens

Register at wnyinventionconvention.org/create-account/ (or go directly to https://wnyic.zfairs.com/)

WNY Invention Convention Schedule
4/22/23
Registration Closes/Online Originality Judging Begins

All materials must be uploaded by this time. Make sure to test your video link before uploading!

WNY Invention Convention Schedule
4/30/23
Western New York Invention Convention is held at the Buffalo Museum of Science

Participants will present their inventions to panels of judges from STEM fields across Western New York. Prizes will be awarded in Grade Levels as well as Special Categories.

WNY Invention Convention Schedule
4/30/23
Top Winners invited to National Invention Convention

The top winners will be invited to participate and register for the National Invention Convention held at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan

WNY Invention Convention Schedule
June 7th-9th
National Invention Convention at The Henry Ford