what is it?

An Invention Education Program for Grades K-12

Students discover a world in which they can gain the confidence and skills to invent their own future.

Building Skills for Life

Invention Convention Worldwide teaches students how they can solve problems through hands-on, real-world, project-based learning.

Invention Convention Worldwide teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship. The K-12 invention education program convenes a community of educators, business leaders, parents and students through competitions, events and a flexible, project-based curriculum aligned to educational standards.

Invention Convention is for You

Student Inventors

Discover and develop your potential as an innovator, inventor or entrepreneur.

Parents

Provide important support, help and guidance.

Educators

Open the door for student to be part of an invention ecosystem to gain new skills, friendships and perspectives.

Affiliates

Learn more about the organizations who implement and manage Invention Convention in regions, states and countries.

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Our Vision

We envision a world in which all young learners have access to innovation, invention and entrepreneurial learning to gain the confidence and skills to control their own destiny to help shape a better future.

Learning by Doing

STEM experiential learning prepares young people to be part of a can-do culture and builds confidence, teaches public speaking and promotes critical thinking and problem solving.

Applied to the Real World

Young inventors explore ideas based on their own life experiences, develop real inventions and innovations, and get exposure to real-world audiences.

Accessible to All

This flexible, interdisciplinary and highly accessible program is meaningful and valuable to all children, regardless of their academic skill level, knowledge of English or learning abilities.

Impact

52%

Female inventor participants at U.S. Nationals

32%

Title 1 schools served

184K+

Students participate annually

15K+

Educators participate annually

Why Invention Education?

Creating Game-Changing Outcomes for Young People

Together with STEM learning or on its own, Invention Education empowers young people to develop the skills and self-confidence they need to identify and solve real-world problems and make informed choices about their future careers

Our Commitment

Inspiring Youth Inventors from All Backgrounds

The Henry Ford is committed to inspiring tomorrow’s innovators and helping learners from all backgrounds develop the skills they need to address global challenges.

Why Invention Education?

Convergence Education Tackles Global Challenges

In today's K-12 classrooms, students are tackling some of the most complex global challenges of our time, like climate action, cybersecurity, water scarcity, food security and infectious disease. For educators preparing their students for the future of STEM, convergence education offers a transdisciplinary approach to real-world problem-solving and phenomenon-based learning. Invention education programs, like Invention Convention Worldwide, are one of the established practices to consider implementing in your classroom.

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Invention Convention Coalition

Elevate STEMIE Education

Invention Convention Worldwide affiliates elevate STEMIE education through competitions, events and a flexible, project-based curriculum aligned to education standards.