Step 1: Register by April 18th. Form a team with 3-6 middle school students (6th – 8th graders). You’ll also need an adult Team Coordinator. Coordinators can sponsor multiple teams.
There is one $30 registration fee per team.
Step 2: Dive into your ITF resources. Upon registering, your team will have exclusive access to an ITF Overview Packet and skill-building resources.
Step 3: Decide on a real-world problem to solve, then work as a team to make a physical representation of your invention. These are prototypes — so don’t spend more than $60 on materials.
Step 4: Submit your concept for review by May 1st. Don’t worry, your invention does not have to be complete by this date! We just need to know your plan.
Step 5: Show off your work at the Expo on June 1st! Present your invention at KID in front of your fellow inventors, KID staff and visitors, and real-world industry innovators. Your team could win awards and prizes!