POP: Kick-off of the 19th annual Young Inventor Challenge
People of Play (POP) is announcing the kick-off of the 19th annual Young Inventor Challenge International Championship. Registration is open now through October 27 for kids ages 6-18 to submit their original toy or game creations for a chance to win prizes and an opportunity to have their original creation published.
The Young Inventor Challenge
The Young Inventor Challenge is a unique, global competition designed to inspire and encourage creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills in children. This wondrous event has offered innovative kids from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, and other countries the potential to have their winning inventions published. More than a dozen winners from previous years have seen their concepts manufactured and sold on store shelves from independent retailers to mass retail stores like Target.
Longtime toy industry professional
Longtime toy industry professional and certified play expert, Ahren Hoffman, will lead the sought-after event for the second year as the Young Inventor Challenge Director. Ahren brings a unique perspective to the program and continues to champion the importance and power of play to the competition.
Winners of the Young Inventor Challenge International Championship will be announced live during the Chicago Toy & Game Fair on November 9th. Participants do not need to be present to win! One junior and one senior invention will be awarded from each of the following categories:
- Best Pitch
- Most Innovative
- Most Engaging
- Most Original
- Most Marketable
- Best Potential
The Young Inventor Challenge is funded this year through the generous support of sponsorships from Mattel, The Op/USAopoly, Crazy Aaron’s, Goliath, Fun in Motion, and Hasbro along with individual contributions to the program that are accepted year-round.
Resources, rules, and registration information can be found at www.chitag.com/yic.
Source: www.peopleofplay.com