Turn your ideas into inventions—and your inventions into real products and services to help people
How to Participate in the Program
Students can participate in two ways
Classroom teacher leads the curriculum/program
After-school program that leads the program
If those are not available to you, please consider...
Sharing information about our program with your child’s school
Sharing information about our program with an after-school program or youth center that your child attends
Every Student Gets the Opportunity
to Showcase
1. Regional Expo
Students may choose to participate in the Regional Expo, State Convention, or both. Expos are in-person events.
March 10, 2025 - Registration opens for students participating in the Regional Expo and State Convention.
April 10, 2025- Application deadline for participating in the Regional Expo.
April 12, 2025 - In-person Regional Expo in your region of the Commonwealth (location TBD)
2. State Convention
Educators should encourage selected students to improve their submission based on feedback received at the Regional Expo. The State Convention will be held virtually.
April 21, 11:59 pm - Deadline for State application
April 21-27, 2025 - Virtual judging for State Convention
April 28, 2025 - Virtual award announcement
3. National Convention
A select number of students will get the opportunity to showcase in-person at the National Convention.
Educators should encourage selected students to improve their submission based on feedback received.
June 4-6, 2024 - The National Convention will be held in-person at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan.
Supporters are encouraged tune in and help celebrate all of our inventors at the awards ceremony on June 6.
If you’re homeschooled and/or unable to access the Virginia - DC program in one of the ways above
Consider joining the Independent Inventor Program below. This is Invention Convention Worldwide’ program for young inventors who are unable to access a state or regional affiliate.
Our Sponsors & Partners
Our program is free to educators and students across Virginia and DC,
thanks to our amazing sponsors and partners!
Interested in partnerships or becoming a judge?
Please complete the form below or email us at inventvirginia@gmail.com. Thanks!
An Innovative and Supportive Community
Join thousands of school-aged students and educators across the nation to give students the opportunity to showcase their ideas, build confidence, and innovate.
Contact Us
team@inventionvirginia.net
7054 Haycock Rd, Falls Church, VA 22043
www.InventionVirginia.net
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