Schedule

KCIC Competition & Awards Ceremony Schedules

KCIC Competition Schedule | April 2026 | Swinney Recreation Center at UMKC

TBD

KCIC Awards Ceremony Schedule | April 2026 | Linda Hall Library Main Reading Room

TBD

IMPORTANT DATES

August 2025-January 30, 2026

Educator registration opens

February 6

Educators will receive an email with the number of invitations their program is able to award to students proceeding to KCIC

March

Educators select inventions advancing to the KCIC competition

April 2

Registration deadline for inventions advancing to KCIC

April 16

Competition Day!
Judging and invention showcase @ Swinney Rec Center UMKC

April 20

Awards Ceremony
Linda Hall Library Main Reading Room

June 3-5

Invention Convention US Nationals Competition in Dearborn, MI

Inventors

Are you ready to invent the future? If you are a Kansas City area student in grades 5-12, this program is for you. Click here to learn more about how you can participate in KCIC.

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Educators

Help your students invent the future! Free curriculum resources are available to help bring KCIC to your classroom.

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Volunteer Opportunities

KCIC is always in need of volunteers to participate as judges and mentors. If you are passionate about supporting STEMIE initiatives for Kansas City youth, please join us!

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Invest in the future by supporting KCIC. As a sponsor, you help inspire the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs by bringing STEMIE education to our community.

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