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Check out our comprehensive list of competitions and events from YEI and other organizations. Compete with students from across your region or around the world.
Inventionland Education National Contest
Critical Thinking, Public Speaking, Presentation Skills
Host Organization:
Inventionland Institute
Deadline for Entry (historically):
tbd
Entry Format:
In person and virtual
YEI Notes:
Must complete the local competion first; can work with a Inventionland rep to create a school/district contest: https://inventionlandeducation.com/contactus
Lead4Change Challenge
Problem Solving, Collaboration, Creativity, Communication, Teamwork
Host Organization:
Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning
Deadline for Entries (historically):
Feb. and Apr.
Entry Format:
Registration form; 3 pics of team in action; video and written submission optional
YEI Notes:
Teachers must register teams here: https://www.lead4change.org/register
National Youth Business Competition
General Business Products, Technology, Socially Conscious Products
Host Organization:
i.Invest
Deadline for Entries (historically):
May
Entry Format:
Concept profile and pitch video
YEI Notes:
$39 application fee, must be able to participate in 3-day virtual bootcamp if selected. Need a demonstrable product or service.
Odyssey of the Mind
Problem Solving, Creativity
Host Organization:
Odessey of the Mind
Deadline for Entry (historically):
Determined by Local Region
Entry Format:
Presentation
YEI Notes:
Must purchase a membership for your school or commmunity group first. There are multiple age group divisions and multiple contests within each age roup
Ohio STEP State Competition
Critical Thinking, Business Innovation, Communication, Research, Grit, STEM, Entrepreneurial Mindset
Host Organization:
The Ohio Academy of Science
Deadline for Entry (historically):
Registration: mid Dec.
Submission: Feb.
Entry Format:
1) Written Summary (@3 pages) and pitch video; 2) Written Plan (@10-12 pages) and Extended Pitch Video
YEI Notes:
Options for the Extended Pathways are STEM Commercialization Plan or STEM Business Plan with different requirements. Students must use the program Workbook for complete Action Steps and our Template for the complete requirements to accurately complete a Plan for competition
Ohio STEM Learning Network
Persuasive Pitch, The Design Cycle
Host Organization:
Ohio STEM Learning Network
Deadline for Entry (historically):
Early Jan.
Entry Format:
Virtual Submission followed by live presentation and pitch
Paradigm Challenge
Collaboration, Creativity, Kindness
Host Organization:
Project Paradigm
Deadline for Entries (historically):
May
Entry Format:
Poster, video, website, invention, public message, or any other type of idea
People of Play - Young Inventor Challenge
Creativity, Business Innovation
Host Organization:
People of Play
Deadline for Entries (historically):
Late Oct.
Entry Format:
Video pitch, optional* in person in IL
YEI Notes:
$25 registration fee
Seton Hall University, Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, Pirates Pitch Competition
Creativity, Idea Creation
Host Organization:
Seton Hall University
Deadline for Entries (historically):
Late Oct.
Entry Format:
Written idea then pitch live
YEI Notes:
note new web address.
Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge
Problem Solving, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Business Innovation, Initiative & Self Direction, Media Literacy
Host Organization:
DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Deadline for Entries (historically):
Early Feb.
Entry Format:
Upload video, Fundraising Campaign, Social Media Component
YEI Notes:
Must register: with the Foundation: https://nationalpcf.org/deca/
