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15 Student Teams Nationwide Awarded up to $10K

This year’s InvenTeam projects include the invention of a danger alert system for schools, personal safety monitor to prevent injuries and fatalities for workers and rescuers in confined spaces, and a vital sign monitoring system for firefighters to prevent the risk of overexertion during fire rescues. Learn more

Luis von Ahn Awarded $500K Lemelson-MIT Prize

Inventor of CAPTCHA/reCAPTCHA and Duolingo

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Lemelson-MIT Student Prize applications are now closed!

 

Inspiring Youth

Annual grants to invent technological solutions to real-world problems

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JV InvenTeams

Introductory invention program to build students' hands-on and minds-on skills

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EurekaFest 2018

A two-day invention celebration designed to empower young inventors through activities that inspire youth, honor role models, and encourage creativity and problem solving.

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Oct 24, 2018

High School Teams Receive Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam™ Grant for Invention Projects

Sep 12, 2018

Inventor of CAPTCHA/reCAPTCHA and Duolingo Awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize

Apr 10, 2018

Top Student Inventors Awarded Lemelson-MIT Student Prize

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December 13, 2018
RT @Nafo_InvenTeam: @Nafo_InvenTeam working hard building the the base of our hydroponic garden and the apparatus to house the #snas.… https://t.co/EpTafVHXbL
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December 13, 2018
RT @R2i2InvenTeam: Success! Our first modular prototype increases voltage when connected! Now brainstorming ways to improve and simpli… https://t.co/NvkjF0zwrg
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December 13, 2018
@DInventeam Nice design!
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