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Youth Innovation Olympiad

FUTURE INVENTORS – YOUTH TALENT COMPETITION BENEFITS

SVIIF BENEFITS FOR YOUTH INVENTORS

As a participant in the Future Inventors – Youth Talent Competition at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF), young innovators (7-18 years old) receive unique support, visibility, and encouragement that go far beyond a typical school project or science fair.

The Youth Talent Competition is held under the patronage of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) and supported by a global network of innovation partners. It offers students a safe and inspiring environment to present their ideas on an international stage in the heart of Silicon Valley.

This special division acts as a bridge between education, technology and industry, giving young creators the chance to:

  • Develop confidence in presenting their ideas
     
  • Receive feedback from experienced experts and juries
     
  • Be inspired by professional inventors from around the world
     
  • Discover future paths in STEM, entrepreneurship, and innovation


Age Groups:


- Group 1: 7–12 years old

- Group 2: 12–15 years old

- Group 3: 15–18 years old


Where Young Innovators Begin:

With decades of experience working with inventors and young talents around the world, IFIA and SVIIF provide a trusted platform where the next generation of innovators can be seen, encouraged, and celebrated

Registration open December 2025

A global competition for young creative minds

The Youth Innovation Olympiad

 is a special competitive segment within the Future Inventors – Youth Talent Competition, designed to challenge young innovators at a higher level.
This Olympiad encourages students to apply scientific thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills to real-world challenges

Participation for Young Innovators (Future Inventors – Youth Talent Competition)

SVIIF also welcomes young innovators aged 4 to 18 through the Future Inventors – Youth Talent Competition, a special division designed to encourage creativity, STEM learning, and innovation among the next generation.

Young participants can present prototypes, science projects, engineering solutions, or creative inventions—regardless of whether their ideas are market-ready.
This section focuses on:

Encouraging innovation at an early age
 

Providing a global platform for young talents to shine
 

Helping students gain confidence, recognition, and international visibility
 

Offering inspiration, mentorship, and real-world exposure
 

Whether you are an established professional inventor or a young creative mind, SVIIF provides the right platform for every level of innovation

Plan Your Visit

COMPETITION AND BOOKLET CATEGORIES

Inventions Classification:

A ) Mechanics – Engines – Machinery - Robotic - Tools – Industrial Process – Metallurgy 

B ) Electronics – Electricity - Methods of Communication

C ) Building – Architecture – Civil Engineering – Construction – Materials – Woodwork 

D ) Sanitation – Ventilation – Heating 

E  ) Security – Rescue – Alarm 

F  ) Housekeeping – Nutrition 

G ) Commercial, Industrial and Office Equipment 

H ) Agriculture – Forestry and Garden – Pet and Farm Animal Supplies 

J  ) Traffic – Transport – Car Accessories  

K  ) Graphic Arts – Advertising

N  ) Hardware - Software - Cybersecurity - Blockchain - Internet of things (IoT)

M ) Medical Technology – Medical Engineering – Medicine – Hygiene 

N ) Hardware - Software - Cybersecurity - Blockchain - Internet of things (IoT)

O ) Teaching Research – Pedagogical Items 

P  ) Energy - Renewable and green energy

Q ) Paramedical - Health - Foodstuffs - Drinks  – Cosmetics

Choose a category for your invention

The inventions will be published in one of the following classes for booklet and jury evaluation and the Jury board and organizer Committee alone shall decide in which classes they shall be placed.

The following criteria is utilized by SVIIF Jury Board to assess the Young inventions:

Creativity & Originality

Scientific or Technical Understanding

Problem Identification & Purpose

Judges evaluate how unique, imaginative, and original the idea is.
New approaches or creative thinking receive higher scores.

Problem Identification & Purpose

Scientific or Technical Understanding

Problem Identification & Purpose

Projects with a meaningful purpose score higher

Scientific or Technical Understanding

Scientific or Technical Understanding

Scientific or Technical Understanding

Young inventors are assessed on how well they understand the principles behind their invention — at a level appropriate for their age group.

Practical Application / Usefulness

Practical Application / Usefulness

Scientific or Technical Understanding

Judges consider how the invention could be used in real life and who might benefit from it

Innovation & Improvement

Practical Application / Usefulness

Prototype, Model, or Demonstration

Students receive points for introducing improvements to existing solutions or creating something entirely new

Prototype, Model, or Demonstration

Practical Application / Usefulness

Prototype, Model, or Demonstration

A simple working model, digital demo, drawing, or physical prototype helps judges understand the idea and supports scoring

Presentation & Communication

Teamwork (for group projects)

Presentation & Communication

Clarity of explanation, confidence, enthusiasm, and the ability to describe the invention in simple terms are key factors in evaluation

Effort & Age Appropriateness

Teamwork (for group projects)

Presentation & Communication

Younger participants are judged with age-based expectations.
Judges consider effort, dedication, and the resources realistically available to the student

Teamwork (for group projects)

Teamwork (for group projects)

Teamwork (for group projects)

Groups are assessed on collaboration, shared responsibility, and how well they work together throughout the project

HOW TO EXHIBIT YOUR INVENTION?

A Plan

A Concept Plan

A Prototype

Drawings, explanations, diagrams, or photos showing how the idea works

A Prototype

A Concept Plan

A Prototype

A simple working prototype, handmade model, 3D-printed part, craft version, or digital demo

A Concept Plan

A Concept Plan

A Concept Plan

Sketches, notes, or a step-by-step plan showing the idea, problem, and solution

Registration

SVIIF Registration Form 2026

SVIIF Registration Form 2026

FESTIVAL 2026 SCHEDULE

20 August 2026

Move-In

2 pm

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10 pm

Mission City Ballroom

Event Details

20 August 2026

Move-In

SANTA CLARA CONVENTION CENTER 

2 pm

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10 pm

Mission City Ballroom

21 August 2026

Official Opening Ceremony and Exhibition Time

10 am

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5pm

Mission City Ballroom

Event Details

21 August 2026

Official Opening Ceremony and Exhibition Time

SANTA CLARA CONVENTION CENTER , Mission City Balroom 

10 am

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5pm

Mission City Ballroom

22 August 2026

Exhibition Time

10 am

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5pm

Mission City Ballroom

Event Details

22 August 2026

Exhibition Time

SANTA CLARA CONVENTION CENTER , Mission City Balroom 

10 am

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5pm

Mission City Ballroom

23 August 2026

Exhibition Time

10 am

-

5 pm

Mission City Ballroom

Event Details

23 August 2026

Exhibition Time

SANTA CLARA CONVENTION CENTER , Mission City Balroom 

10 am

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5 pm

Mission City Ballroom

23 August 2026

Awards Ceremony Time

5 pm

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7 pm

Elizabeth A Hangs Theater

Event Details

23 August 2026

Awards Ceremony Time

SANTA CLARA CONVENTION CENTER 

5 pm

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7 pm

Elizabeth A Hangs Theater

Organizer & Host

Patrons

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