KCIC 2025 Competition Day will be April 10, 2025!
KANSAS CITY’S INVENTION COMPETITION
At KCIC, students in grades 5-12 come together to invent the future. The program provides access to resources, workshops, and mentors who will help you develop your ideas from concept to prototype. By competing in KCIC, you also have the opportunity to win cash prizes and a chance to compete at the national and global competitions!
Inventor Registration is NOW OPEN!
Do you have an idea for the next great invention? KCIC provides young inventors in grades 5-12 access to resources and opportunities to develop their idea into real world inventions. KCIC 2025 inventor registration is NOW OPEN.
Educator registration is NOW OPEN!
Sign up today if you are an educator, parent, or leader of a club or organization that would like to participate in KCIC and receive access to free curriculum, lesson plans, and more!
For questions about KCIC, please contact invent@lindahall.org.
The future is ready to be invented
Inventors
Are you ready to invent the future? If you are a student in grades 5-12, this program is for you. Click here to learn more about how you can participate in KCIC.
Educators
Help your students invent the future! Free curriculum and activity resources are available to bring KCIC to your classroom.
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 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.
Thank you to our sponsors and community partners!
Harry Portman Charitable Trust
Carter Community Memorial Trust
Interested in becoming a sponsor for KCIC?