• U.S. National Innovator Challenge

    The National Innovator Challenge (NIC) is an annual, K-12, innovation competition that promotes and celebrates youth innovation in the United States. It is held virtually so that any student in the US has an opportunity to enter.

  • Independent Innovator Challenge

    The Independent Innovator Challenge (IIC) is a pathway to the U.S. National Innovator Challenge (NIC) for students who do not have another qualifying organization to go through. We believe that everyone should have an opportunity to showcase their innovative work!

    Our Mission

    To cultivate a diverse, inclusive community of young inventors and innovators by providing equitable opportunities to develop creative problem solving skills.

    Our Programs

    U.S. National Innovator Challenge

    U.S. National Innovator Challenge

    Empowering Student Inventors Nationwide
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    Independent Innovator Challenge

    Independent Innovator Challenge

    Creating a Pathway to the NIC for All Student Innovators
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    There are vast opportunities for students to explore innovation. Our role as educators and program leaders is to inspire their expedition, lead them to the start of the path, and celebrate their journey, with all its detours.“

    The NIC and IIC are programs of Hewitt Learning

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