
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:
Age Groups:
- Group 1: 7–12 years old
- Group 2: 12–15 years old
- Group 3: 15–18 years old
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

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
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

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
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.
Judges evaluate how unique, imaginative, and original the idea is.
New approaches or creative thinking receive higher scores.
Projects with a meaningful purpose score higher
Young inventors are assessed on how well they understand the principles behind their invention — at a level appropriate for their age group.
Judges consider how the invention could be used in real life and who might benefit from it
Students receive points for introducing improvements to existing solutions or creating something entirely new
A simple working model, digital demo, drawing, or physical prototype helps judges understand the idea and supports scoring
Clarity of explanation, confidence, enthusiasm, and the ability to describe the invention in simple terms are key factors in evaluation
Younger participants are judged with age-based expectations.
Judges consider effort, dedication, and the resources realistically available to the student
Groups are assessed on collaboration, shared responsibility, and how well they work together throughout the project
Drawings, explanations, diagrams, or photos showing how the idea works
A simple working prototype, handmade model, 3D-printed part, craft version, or digital demo
Sketches, notes, or a step-by-step plan showing the idea, problem, and solution

SVIIF Registration Form 2026
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SANTA CLARA CONVENTION CENTER
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SANTA CLARA CONVENTION CENTER , Mission City Balroom
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