Schedule

KCIC 2023 INVENTOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Blue Valley CAPS student inventor

KCIC Competition & Awards Ceremony Schedules

KCIC Competition Schedule | Thursday, April 13, 2023 | Swinney Recreation Center at UMKC

9:00 AM   Judges welcome and training @ Linda Hall Library

10:00 AM   Student arrival, check-in, and set-up @ Swinney Rec Center

10:30 AM   Event welcome

10:45 AM — 12:15 PM   Judging of inventions

12:15 PM   Lunch break for students and judges

1:00 PM — 2:00 PM   Inventor’s Showcase/media availability (optional for students)

KCIC Awards Ceremony Schedule | Monday, April 17, 2023 | Linda Hall Library Main Reading Room

6:00 PM   Welcome Reception

6:30 PM   Awards Ceremony

IMPORTANT DATES

October 2022 – January 2023
October 26

Virtual KCIC Info Session for Educators

November 8

Virtual KCIC Info Session for Educators

January 13

Student registration opens for April 13 competition

March 24

Inventor registration closes

April 13

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

April 17

Awards Ceremony
Linda Hall Library Main Reading Room

STUDENT INVENTOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT INVENT@LINDAHALL.ORG.

Inventors

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.

Educators

Educators

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

Volunteers

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!

Sponsorship

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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