Invent Idaho & University of Idaho College of Engineering
University of Idaho's College of Engineering is partnering with Idaho’s leading innovation and entrepreneurial learning nonprofit Invent Idaho to deliver opportunities to young inventors across the state!
Celebrating 35 years, Invent Idaho is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization delivering innovation and entrepreneurial learning opportunities statewide. The program is one of the leading informal invention learning programs in the United States and a founding member of the Invention Convention Worldwide.
Support Invent Idaho
Help Invent Idaho increase awareness and expand participation opportunities to all Idaho students!
U of I College of Engineering is actively seeking sponsorship support for Invent Idaho State Finals.
Support reduces travel costs for families and enables students of all ages and abilities to develop their STEM identity through practicing communication and self-advocacy of their innovative ideas. Join us in supporting this life-changing program!
Contact Ryelee Schlueter to learn more.
Ryelee Schlueter
Assistant Director of Development, College of Engineering
About Invent Idaho
Each year, more than 150 young inventors – grades first through 12th - participate in Invent Idaho, a flexible, project-based curriculum aligned to meet Idaho educational standards. Participants build confidence, critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to shape a brighter future.
Young inventors compete in local school and district level competitions, or as independent inventors, and top performers attend three different regional competitions in Coeur d’Alene, Boise, and Pocatello.
State finals are held at U of I, offering participants an opportunity to consider college through nationally recognized engineering and computer science programs at the No. 1 best value public school in the West. Finalists advance to compete at the National Invention Convention in Michigan.