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
Parents
Educators
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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.
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.
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.