U.S. Nationals 2023
The 2023 Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals will be held at The Henry Ford on June 7-9, 2023
Innovation Impact
About Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals
Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals is hosted annually at The Henry Ford and showcases student inventors from among thousands who compete at state and local invention competitions.
Qualifying student inventors travel to The Henry Ford for a multi-day experience which includes:
· Presenting their invention to a panel of educational and industry expert judges.
· Meeting and engaging with other student inventors, professional experts and special guests.
· Participating in educational experiences, culminating in the awards ceremony.
· Exploring the venues of The Henry Ford.
Each qualifying invention is eligible for over eighty grade level, category, industry and patent application awards, cash prizes and scholarships.
Important Dates
Registration Opens for the Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 2023
Congratulation to all invitees. Please consult your invitation for more details and then log into our portal to register for this in person event.
Registration Closes for the Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. National 2023
Last chance to finalize your registration in the portal. Please log in, upload the required documents and add additional guests that will attend the event.
Student Arrival, Check-in and Setup
Welcome Inventors, families, judges and sponsors. We are excited to welcome you to the Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
Invention Judging
Finalists will pitch their invention and answer questions from judges and fellow inventors in their judging circles. Good luck to all inventors and thank you judges.
Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals Awards Ceremony
Join us live from the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation as we announce the 2022 winners. Tune in and help celebrate all of our inventors.
Engage Students
About Invention Convention Worldwide
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.
Discover Programs
Where's your Invention Convention?
Invention Convention programs happen at the school, local, regional and national levels in the United States and a growing number of countries worldwide.
Inspire and Motivate Your Students
The Hands-On Program for Young Inventors
Introduce your students to a world in which they will solve their own problems and gain the confidence and 21st-century skills to invent their own future.
Curriculum Resources
A Framework for Invention Education
Our educator-tested curriculum follows a framework that uses the steps of the invention process. It enables students to understand invention as it takes place in the real world every day.
