Download our forms and guidelines which include:
• Presentation Guidelines for Online Event
• Original Invention Development Guidelines
• Goodwill Industries Re-Invent Guidelines
• Scoring Rubric Form (used to provide feedback from judges)
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April 28, 2024The 2024 WNY Invention Convention is on April 28!
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Training for Educators
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Thank you 2023 Sponsors!
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Congrats 2023 Inventors!
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2021 Inventor of the Year Reaction!
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.
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.
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.
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!
US Nationals Finalist-K-3rd: First Place
Grade 3
Emma L. & Isla S.
West Street Elementary School
Math Addicts
US Nationals Finalist-4th-6th: First Place
Grade 5
Levi Z.
Northwood Elementary School
Handy Dandy Paintbrush
K-3rd: 2nd Place
Grade 3
Eleanor H. & Peyton C.
West Street Elementary School
Concentrate Chair
4th-6th: 2nd Place
Grade 6
Mia R. & Natalia O.
North Tonawanda Intermediate
Sofa Shooter
K-3rd: 3rd Place
Grade 1
Maya R.
West Street Elementary School
Seat Belt Cover 6000
4th-6th: 3rd Place
Grade 6
Kurt D.
North Tonawanda Intermediate
Backpack Umbrella
Director's Choice: K-3rd
Grade 1
Abigail O. & Eleanor S.
Colonial Village Elementary
Bubble Wand Holder
Director's Choice 4th-6th
Grade 6
Emma T. & Haydee H.
North Tonawanda Intermediate
Stalker Blocker
People's Choice: All Grades
Grade 5
Avery C.
Northwood Elementary School
Pack of Possibilities
Automotive Category
Grade 4
Callista N.
North Tonawanda Intermediate
Calli Cup
Restaurant Category
Grade 4
Aiden T.
Lindbergh Elementary School
Menu Monkey
Food Category
Grade 4
Nora R.
West Street Elementary School
Candy Scrooge
Technology Category
Grade 5
William G.
North Tonawanda Intermediate
Safe & Sound Glasses Finder
Sports/Recreation Category
Grade 5
Leo P.
Northwood Elementary School
Fast Photos Camera
Pet Care Category
Grade 5
Cole M.
Northwood Elementary School
Goldilocks Dog Toys
School/Office Category
Grade 5
Lilianna C. & Lucia T.
North Tonawanda Intermediate
Extendable Eraser
Thank-you 2023 sponsors
Kids Invent Sponsor
Henry Ford Travel Sponsor
da Vinci Workshop Sponsor
Einstein Sponsor
STEM Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsor
2024 Invention Process Schedule
ONGOING
Inventors Start/Finish/Improve their Inventions
01/01/24
Registration Opens
Register Inventor and Inventions at wnyic.zfairs.com!
Where presentations, photos & video links are uploaded are accessed by the Online Judges.*
It is recommended that the parent/caregiver assists in registering the inventor.
In person attendance at the WNY Invention Convention is required to be eligible for awards.
Experiencing issues with access? Reach out to your teacher for help
03/15/24
Pre-Registration Closes
Fees are waived for participants whom register by this date.
All materials (Photos, Inventor Story, supporting docs) must be uploaded and registration fees paid.
04/28/24
8:30-10AM
Invention Convention Day Check-in and Set-Up
Parking for check-in is in the front lot, with additional parking in the rear. Follow the signs for check-in
10-11:30AM
Judging, Media Interviews, Museum Tours, Food Trucks, & More
All inventors and their families are free to explore the Museum once their inventors have been interviewed judging, prior to the Awards Ceremony.
12:30-1:30PM
WNYIC Awards Ceremony at the Buffalo Museum of Science
Participants and their family are to join us for the annual WNY Invention Convention Awards Ceremony, held in the auditorium of the Buffalo Museum of Science, where we will celebrate the participants and announce the winners.
Good luck! We are excited to see you at the Invention Convention!
TBD
National Invention Convention at The Henry Ford
Top winners will be invited to attend the National Invention Convention to present their inventions on a national stage! Financial support is provided thanks to our generous sponsors.