National Innovator Challenge
ELIGIBILITY
Who Can Participate?
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.
Important Dates
Monday, April 21, 2025
Registration Opens
Sunday, June 22, 2025 (by midnight Pacific Time)
Registration Closes
Everything must be submitted by this date at midnight Pacific time.
Monday, July 7, 2025
Feedback emailed to all innovators
Invitations emailed for those advancing to the Live Event
Friday July 11, 2025 – Sunday July 20, 2025 (spanning two weekends)
Live National Innovator Challenge via Zoom
Sunday, July 27, 2025
National Innovator Challenge Celebration and Awards Ceremony on YouTube and Social Media
