The statewide New York Invention Convention celebrates students who have advanced from IC–NY Virtual Application, STEM competitions, schools, or programs. They will showcase their original inventions on the state stage. These talented innovators represent the best of curiosity, problem-solving, and imagination, turning challenges into opportunities and ideas into real-world solutions. As they share their inventions with judges, peers, and the community, they inspire others to think boldly and invent a better future.
| WHO: | Serving public, private and home-schooled students in grades 5-12 from Clinton, Essex, Franklin and St. Lawrence counties in New York State. Note: Younger students can qualify using our math placement tool. |
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| WHO: | Students advancing from IC- NY Virtual Application and Finalist advanced by approved fairs, schools, and programs |
| WHEN: | April 17, 2027 (tentative) |
| WHERE: | New York State of Museum, Albany, New York (tentative) |
| REGISTER: | Register online by April 24, 11:59 PM. A registration guide is available at the registration portal. Full registration $30. |
| THE PLAN: | It is an in-person event. The tentative schedule includes; 9:30–10:30 a.m. – Check-in and Project Set-up 10:45–12:15 p.m. – Judging 12:15–2:30 p.m. – Lunch and Museum Visit 2:00–4:00 p.m. – Award Ceremony |
| MAP: | Museum Map |
| CONTACT US: | Mary Eileen Wood, Coordinator of IC New York: [email protected] |
Students advancing to IC NY and ICW, including next steps, deadlines, and required forms
Read MoreAccess the free Invention Convention curriculum (inHub) with lesson plans, activities
Read MoreDownload the student logbook and learn how to document designs, tests, and reflections.
Read MoreReview the official judging criteria and scoring guidelines used at IC competitions.
Read MoreInstructions and tips for creating your required 2–6 minute video pitch, including format
Read MoreTemplates and examples for designing a required display board for your presentation
Read MoreGuidance on building, testing required prototypes and models showcase the invention
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