What is the Invent the Future Challenge?

The Invent the Future Challenge is one of the region’s largest maker challenges integrating science, technology, engineering, and design. KID Museum brings together hundreds of middle school students, families, educators, and community members to invent solutions to the question:

What will you make to protect life on this planet?

Through the process of designing their own inventions, students learn to innovate, solve problems, gain confidence, engender compassion, and work with others — all skills for future success.

How you can participate

The Invent the Future Challenge is a true community collaboration between KID Museum, schools, local businesses, local government, and STEM professionals who serve as mentors and judges. Be a part of this inspiring program — and make a difference in the lives of middle school students, and our community as a whole.

Educators

Find out how you can form a team and support your students throughout the Challenge process.

Students & Families

Find out all you need to know about the Invent the Future Challenge!

Sponsor

Position your organization as a leader in innovation and inspire the next generation to invent the future.

Contact us at info@kid-museum.org to customize your sponsorship.

Volunteer & Judge

Lend your expertise as a judge at culminating events in January and May.

The future is in your hands!

Experience the impact of KID Museum’s Invent the Future Challenge through the eyes of four middle school students and their team leader.

Challenge Summit

Join us for the Challenge Summit in June 2022!

Don’t miss the exciting culminating event of the Invent the Future Challenge.

Join family, friends, and community members to celebrate student inventors.

Team inventions will be judged by professionals from organizations around the community — with awards presented in various categories.

Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

Challenge Summit 2019
Photo Credit: Edwin Remsberg Photography

In the news

"Local students take on environmental challenges"

Fox 5 – May 9, 2019

"Museum helps kids learn skills to ‘Invent the Future’"

The Washington Post – October 30, 2018

"Local students use STEM to address worldwide problem"

Montgomery Community Media – April 6, 2018

In partnership with

The Invent the Future Challenge was made possible by KID Museum’s groundbreaking partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools. The Challenge is open to all middle schools across the DC Metro region.

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