Connecticut Invention Convention

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Connecticut Invention Convention The CIC is the nation’s oldest continuously operating children’s invention competition.

The Connecticut Invention Convention is a program of NextMinds and a partner program of the Massachusetts Invention Convention. CIC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational program designed to develop and enhance critical thinking skills in children in grades K-8 through invention, innovation and entrepreneurship, while encouraging interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!⭐ Today, we celebrate t...
10/08/2026

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!

⭐ Today, we celebrate the 2026 winners of the SWE Innovator Award, presented by CIC partner, the Society of Women Engineers - SWE!

👏🏾👏🏽👏🏻👏🏿 Join us in cheering on the SWE Innovator Award winners:
🎉 Diyashri R., inventor of BORA - Your Personalized Procrastination Plan and Patch
🎉 Alex T., inventor of Dual Rainfall Impact Project
🎉 Finley M. & Nellie S., inventors of Magnetic No Mess Cooking Utensil
🎉 Emilia J. & Sawyer C., inventors of Sand Zap
🎉 Michelina M., inventor of SHARPSOCK

Congratulations!

💙 Thank you to the Society of Women Engineers - SWE for supporting Connecticut's young innovators!

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!⭐ Today, we celebrate t...
10/06/2026

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!

⭐ Today, we celebrate the 2026 winner of the Pfizer Health and Safety Award, presented by CIC partner, Pfizer!

👏🏾👏🏽👏🏻👏🏿 Join us in cheering on the Pfizer Health and Safety Award winner, June S., inventor of Anomic Aphasia Assistant! Congratulations June S.! 🎉

💙 Thank you to Pfizer for supporting Connecticut's young innovators!

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!⭐ Today, we celebrate t...
10/01/2026

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!

⭐ Today, we celebrate the 2026 winners of the awards presented by NextMinds, the organization that leads the Connecticut Invention Convention.

👏🏾👏🏽👏🏻👏🏿 Join us in cheering on the winners:
People's Choice Award:
🎉 Isla N., inventor of The Purr Sensor Collar

Accessible Innovation Award:
🎉 Micah L., inventor of The Recall Wrist

Congratulations to Isla and Micah!

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!⭐ Today, we celebrate t...
09/29/2026

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!

⭐ Today, we celebrate the 2026 winner of the NBC Connecting You Award, presented by CIC partner, NBC Connecticut!

👏🏾👏🏽👏🏻👏🏿 Join us in cheering on the NBC Connecting You Award winner, Ethan J. & Raisa A., inventors of FifthSense!

As part of their award, Ethan and Raisa were featured in an interview on NBC CT. Check out their feature here: https://bit.ly/3V8h9Ng

Congratulations Ethan J. & Raisa A.! 🎉

💙 Thank you to NBC Connecticut for supporting Connecticut's young innovators!

⚾ Did you know the Wiffle Ball was invented right here in Connecticut?!What started as a simple backyard idea in 1953 be...
09/24/2026

⚾ Did you know the Wiffle Ball was invented right here in Connecticut?!
What started as a simple backyard idea in 1953 became a game loved around the world! 💡
A reminder to our young inventors that BIG ideas can start with everyday problems!
What will YOU invent NEXT? 🚀

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!⭐ Today, we celebrate t...
09/24/2026

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!

⭐ Today, we celebrate the 2026 winner of the NASA Rising STAAR Award, presented by CIC partner, NASA CT Space Grant!

👏🏾👏🏽👏🏻👏🏿 Join us in cheering on the NASA Rising STAAR Award winner, Ruhani S., inventor of SunTrap Tiles! Congratulations Ruhani S.! 🎉

💙 Thank you to NASA CT Space Grant for supporting Connecticut's young innovators!

🍎 Hey Connecticut K-12 educators! Are you looking for engaging, hands-on multidisciplinary STEAM programming for your st...
09/23/2026

🍎 Hey Connecticut K-12 educators! Are you looking for engaging, hands-on multidisciplinary STEAM programming for your students? The Connecticut Invention Convention is for YOU! 👩🏾‍🏫👨🏻‍🏫👩🏼‍🏫🧑🏽‍🏫

The Connecticut Invention Convention offers FREE invention education programming, lessons, activities, and resources that enhance what you already teach.

Registration is now open to enroll your classroom or school (including public, private, charter, or magnet schools) in the 2026-2027 CIC program year.

What You Get With Your 2026-2027 CIC Program Year Registration:
✅ Curriculum and resources to integrate invention education into the classroom
✅ Invitations to send students to the CIC state finals competition event
✅ First access to the latest and greatest resources from CIC

Connecticut Invention Convention is a powerful innovation and education program for ALL learners. Our flexible, hands-on curriculum and programming teaches:
🛠️ Critical thinking.
🎤 Communication.
🤝 Collaboration.
💡 Creativity.
✅ Problem-solving.

👉 Learn more and register your classroom or school for the 2026-2027 Connecticut Invention Convention program year here: CTInventionConvention.org/School-Programs

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!⭐ Today, we celebrate t...
09/22/2026

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!

⭐ Today, we celebrate the 2026 winner of the Merrill Lynch Fairfield Innovator Award, presented by CIC partner, Merrill Lynch!

👏🏾👏🏽👏🏻👏🏿 Join us in cheering on the Merrill Lynch Fairfield Innovator Award winner, Piper W., inventor of Always Here! Congratulations Piper W.! 🎉

💙 Thank you to Merrill Lynch for supporting Connecticut's young innovators!

💡 YOU’RE THE INVENTOR!Every invention starts with noticing a problem and thinking, “There has to be a better way!”At sch...
09/17/2026

💡 YOU’RE THE INVENTOR!
Every invention starts with noticing a problem and thinking, “There has to be a better way!”
At school, at home, or in your community, big ideas can start anywhere. 🚀
So now it’s your turn: If you could invent something to solve ONE everyday problem, what would you fix? 👀
Tell us in the comments! 👇

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!⭐ Today, we celebrate t...
09/17/2026

We're excited to highlight the winners of the 2026 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals!

⭐ Today, we celebrate the 2026 winner of the Linde Award, presented by CIC partner, Linde plc!

👏🏾👏🏽👏🏻👏🏿 Join us in cheering on the Linde Award winner, Danilo C., inventor of Sip ‘N’ Sprout! Congratulations Danilo C.! 🎉

💙 Thank you to Linde plc for supporting Connecticut's young innovators!

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PO Box 230311
Hartford, CT
06123

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+18603771976

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