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As we enter 2025, Inventionland® Education is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2025 Q1 Innovation Grant Cycle. This initiative provides an unparalleled opportunity for K-12 schools nationwide to bring cutting-edge educational tools into their classrooms. Schools can benefit from reduced costs for immersive Innovation Labs®, the applied-STEM innovation curriculum, and professional development designed to empower educators.

A Transformative Opportunity for K-12 Schools

The Inventionland® Education Innovation Grant Cycle is more than just a stackable or supplemental grant—it’s a catalyst for reshaping teaching environments and elevating student engagement. It helps schools cover part of the costs associated with implementing immersive educational experiences, from designing state-of-the-art labs to professional learning for educators.

Here’s a closer look at what the grant offers. If you apply and are awarded the grant, you become eligible for all three parts but can pick and choose any one, two, or all three elements.

Immersive Innovation Labs®

One of the primary elements of the grant is helping to cover some of the costs of creating our Innovation Labs®, dynamic spaces where students can brainstorm, collaborate, and bring their ideas to life.

Beyond traditional classrooms, these labs provide tools and technology that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

While the grant doesn’t cover the full cost, it significantly reduces the financial burden, making it easier for schools to implement these transformative spaces.

It can also be applied to CTE Centers and career readiness centers, a vast growth segment in K-12 education, as we help prepare students for the future.

Applied-STEM Curriculum

The Inventionland® Education K-12 Applied-STEM curriculum seamlessly integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into real-world problem-solving and invention scenarios. Students learn by ideating their own inventions or innovations while working in small groups.

They learn a proprietary nine-step method to develop a prototype product that mirrors professional innovation processes used at Inventionland, one of the world’s largest design and invention companies.

This curriculum deepens students’ understanding of STEM concepts and prepares them for a future job market that values creativity, collaboration, and adaptability. Through the grant, schools can offset approximately 33% of the curriculum’s cost, making this world-class resource more accessible.

Professional Development for Educators

The grant also offsets some of the cost of professional development. Teachers receive training to use maker machines, integrate project-based learning strategies, and introduce innovation to their classrooms.

These professional learning opportunities ensure educators are confident and equipped to guide students in using the tools and curriculum effectively, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.

Apply for the 2025 Q1 Innovation Grant

Take advantage of this opportunity to transform your school’s educational environment. In 2024, Inventionland Education awarded its most-ever amount of Innovation Grants in the company’s history.

Download a grant application today and join the growing school community that is redefining education with Inventionland® Education.