Schedule

KCIC Competition & Awards Ceremony Schedules

KCIC Competition Schedule | April 10, 2025 | Swinney Recreation Center at UMKC

8:30 AM   Judges welcome and training @ Linda Hall Library

9:00 AM   Student registration and set-up @ UMKC Swinney Rec Center

9:30 AM Inventor’s media availability and special awards judging

10:30 AM  Competition and judging begins

12:00 PM   Competition concludes

12:05 PM Lunch (Bring your own lunch) / Students visit Innovation Alley with STEM Community Partners

1:00 PM   Event concludes

KCIC Awards Ceremony Schedule | April 14, 2025 | Linda Hall Library Main Reading Room

6:00 PM   Welcome Reception

6:30 PM   Ceremony Begins

  • Welcome
  • President’s Remarks
  • Keynote Speaker
  • Awards Presentation

7:30 PM  Ceremony Concludes

IMPORTANT DATES

September 2024 – January 2025
January 6

Student registration opens for April 10 competition

March 31

Inventor registration closes

April 10

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

April 14

Awards Ceremony
Linda Hall Library Main Reading Room

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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