Invention Convention

When Julian Kage entered his first Invention Convention as a second grader in Connecticut, he had no idea that the program would eventually shape his identity, his academic path and his professional future. Check out this Alumni Spotlight to learn about Julian's invention journey! https://bit.ly/49Ym9b7

Through Invention Convention Worldwide, The Henry Ford provides K-12 students with the opportunity to build 21st-century skills and empower them to become the innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. This invention education program instills problem-identification, problem-solving, creativity and entrepreneurship skills to empower students to invent their own future.

The free Invention Convention Curriculum guides students through the seven steps of the invention process to design a solution for a problem they identify. This interdisciplinary and standards-based curriculum provides hands-on, real-world, project-based learning activities for K-12 students and is designed to fit any classroom, after school program or other learning setting.

Learn more about the curriculum here: https://bit.ly/3hvjTgc

Last month we had several team members attend and exhibit at NAF Next 2026 Power and Promise. They had a blast meeting with educators to expand and promote Invention Convention and made some great connections to help bring to more students across the country.

Check out this great article featuring Whit and Ave, youth inventors from Vermont who participated in RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals! https://bit.ly/4htfvyN

Young Inventors Program at UNH Leitzel Center Vermont STEM Fair Vita Learn Vermont Day School

Shelburne brothers make Vermont history at national Invention Convention Two brothers from Shelburne are making Vermont history in the world of young inventors.

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Check out this article featuring McKinley and Francie, two inventors with Invent Idaho who participated in RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals last month. Way to go, inventors! https://bit.ly/4pwITq5

Grace Lutheran students compete in national Invention Convention POCATELLO — Two young inventors at Grace Lutheran were among the students who competed at the national Invention Convention in Dearborn, Michigan last month.

At RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, the Avangrid Foundation presented Kathleen and Colin the Environmental and Sustainability Award for their invention, "Fog Tiles." Check out this great article from Avangrid to learn more about this year's winners and their invention which is "a powerful example of how innovative thinking can drive transformative solutions," according to Pablo Colón, Director of Corporate Citizenship and Executive Director of the Avangrid Foundation. https://bwnews.pr/4pAlRyi

Avangrid Foundation Supports The Henry Ford’s 2026 Invention Convention The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, sponsored The Henry Ford’s nationall...

We were happy to bring back the ChompSaw activity to RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals where participants could get creative making fun designs out of cardboard and using the kid-friendly ChompSaw.

New this year at RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, we introduced a photo opportunity complete with fun props. We loved seeing the inventors and their families get creative and snap a photo to help remember their time with us. Have a fun photo from the big event? Share them with us in the comments!