Inventors research, create, test, an improve their Inventions then create a 3-6 minute video.
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.
Inventors research, create, test, an improve their Inventions then create a 3-6 minute video.
Register at wnyinventionconvention.org/create-account/ (or go directly to https://wnyic.zfairs.com/)
All materials must be uploaded by this time. Make sure to test your video link before uploading!
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.
The top winners will be invited to participate and register for the National Invention Convention held at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan