How to participate

Download our forms and guidelines which include:

•   Presentation Guidelines for Online Event(NEW!!! Lots of info about how to create the required Video Presentation
•   Student Invention Log (Submission not Required for Online Event though use is strongly recommended)
•   Original Invention Development Guidelines
•   Goodwill Industries Re-Invent Guidelines
•   Scoring Rubric Form (this is used by the Judges and can help your students refine their presentations)

Register Inventor and Inventions at wnyic.zfairs.com

This is a NEW website for our Online Event. It is the place where ALL information is stored, including the Photos & Presentation Video links that are accessed by the Online Judges.*

It is recommended that the parent/caregiver assists in registering the inventor. If there is an issue with access, then it is recommended that the teacher assists.

A maximum of 15 Inventions may be submitted by each program. A school-based invention event is NOT required for 2021 Online Event

All materials (Video Link*, Photos, and any supporting docs must be uploaded)
*Test your video link before uploading to your registration! Instructions for uploading the video are in the Presentation Guidelines

Top winners will be invited to register  and participate in the National Invention Convention. All other winners will be revealed on 5/14

Schedule a Watch Party with friends and family! (more info to come)Awards include up to 3 winners per grade level, 2 Young Inventor of the Year Awards and 1 Director’s Choice Award. All participants will be mailed a T-shirt, a Certificate and a gift