From concept to prototype, students gain real-world experience in product development and storytelling. And this year’s entries from across the country didn’t disappoint!

Here are the standout winners from the 2025 competition:

Elementary School Winners

1st place: “Furry Friends”

Created by Gracie Sypien, Lydia Yerace, Emma Delaney, and Anna Johns from Ehrman Crest Elementary (Seneca Valley School District).

Product description: We have a new innovative pet travel bag and bed. This transforms from a bag, carrying all the items you need for your pet into a comfy bed, wherever you may end up. It’s pet-approved.

2nd place: “Puck Power House”

Created by Sophia Dorus, Jordan Davison, Maddie Koehler and Maddox Paserba from Ehrman Crest Elementary (Seneca Valley School District). 

Product description: This is a practice hockey puck. It will connect to an app and tell you how much force you hit the puck with and how fast the puck moves. It will help you gauge how you are improving or how different techniques work.

3rd place: “Royal Pets”

Created by Lillian Holden, Allison Dubon, Alice Do Couto Rivera, and Lena Cooper from Ehrman Crest Elementary (Seneca Valley School District).

Product description: Hate cleaning up your pets “business”? This is an innovative pooper-scooper that is fully equipped with a sinching bag, a light for nocturnal business, and more.

Middle School Winners

1st place: “The Untie Not”

Created by Olivia Adams and Samantha Preist from Grove City Middle School (Grove City Area School District).

Product Description: This is a simple solution to shoes coming untied. A small mechanism gets attached to your shoelaces to keep the knot in place. 

2nd place: “Need Guard”

Created by Ethan Cooke, Elijah Lawson, and Gavin Purdy from Grove City Middle School (Grove City Area School District).

Product Description: Needle Guard prevents losing the pump needle in a basketball, soccer ball etc, as well as helps prevent it from breaking in the first place.

3rd place: “Crayon Cast”

Created by Abby Borsa, Maggie Paxton, and Kinsley Elkins from Neil Armstrong Middle School (Bethel Park School District).

Product Description: Have you ever had a crayon break while using it? This product is a cast for your crayons designed to give the crayons more durability while using them. 

Congratulations to all of this year’s young inventors! Your bright ideas are shaping a better tomorrow—one prototype at a time. Want your students to be next? Visit InventionlandEducation.com to learn more

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Inventionland Education’s National Invention Contest will celebrate young innovators from May 20-22 at Inventionland’s world headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA. The competition is open to elementary, middle, and high school teams that participated in the Inventionland Education applied-STEM innovation course. It showcases the next generation of problem solvers and creators, creating a unique opportunity to compete and learn.

For many of these students, the contest is not just a final showcase of their hard work, but also a culmination of months of creative thinking, engineering, and teamwork.

The National Invention Contest provides students the chance to present their inventions in front of a panel of industry experts, educators, and innovators. What sets this contest apart is its accessibility—students have the option to compete either in person at the iconic Inventionland facility in Pittsburgh or virtually, allowing participation from all corners of the country. Regardless of the format, the event encourages young minds to push the boundaries of creativity, invention, and engineering.

The Inventionland Education Course: Building a Foundation for Innovation

The Inventionland Education applied-STEM innovation course empowers students with hands-on skills and the mindset needed to succeed in the world of invention. Through this course, students engage with real-world problems and develop their own innovation or invention. Working in small groups, students think critically, collaborate, build prototypes, and develop their marketing and sales presentations.

The curriculum integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) principles in an engaging and educational way.

One of the most significant benefits of going through the Inventionland Education course is that it equips students with a deep understanding of the invention process—from ideation to prototyping to final product presentation.

Students are not only learning the technical aspects of STEM subjects but also developing essential soft skills like teamwork, communication, and perseverance. This combination of technical expertise and problem-solving skills is invaluable in preparing students for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and innovation.

The course offers students access to a wealth of resources and tools that professionals in the field often use. They learn to use creative thought and technology prototyping tools to bring their ideas to life. The hands-on approach ensures that students are not just passive learners but active creators, able to apply what they’ve learned in a real-world context.

The Contest: A Celebration of Creativity and Collaboration

Students take their classroom lessons to a new level by participating in the National Invention Contest. The contest serves as a platform for them to showcase their innovations across various categories. The focus is on fostering creativity and practical problem-solving.

In addition to the invaluable experience of competing and presenting their work, students also gain exposure to professionals in various fields, potentially opening doors for mentorship and future career opportunities.

For many, the event serves as a springboard to further their interest in STEM disciplines as they see firsthand how their work can make an impact.

Preparing the Innovators of Tomorrow

The National Invention Contest is more than just a competition. It prepares students for a future where innovation and creative problem-solving will be key to addressing global challenges.

Whether participating virtually or in person, students walk away from the experience with newfound skills, confidence, and a passion for invention that will last a lifetime.

The National Invention Contest begins a journey toward creating a better, more inventive future.

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