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Help invention happen

It takes more than a great idea to give young inventors their shot. Judges ask good questions. Sponsors and donors make opportunities possible. Community partners bring invention closer to home.

 

However you want to help, there’s a place for you at InventMO.

Two Invention Convention judges review student projects and record their evaluations on clipboards.

Volunteer & Judge

You don’t have to be an inventor to help one become better.

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InventMO judges and volunteers bring their own experiences and perspectives to the competition, encourage students, ask thoughtful questions, and help recognize great work.

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Judges can come from all kinds of professional and personal backgrounds. No previous judging experience is required. If you’re comfortable working with students in grades 3 through 12 and following a scoring rubric, we’ll give you what you need to take part.

VOLUNTEER WITH INVENTMO
Presenting Sponsor: $50,000

Everything in Gold, plus:

  • Six curated digital posts a year

  • Executive representation for opening and/or closing of VIP programs

  • Inclusion in all press releases and paid media placed by LHL in advance of the program 

  • Media opportunities to be coordinated up to 30 days prior to the program

  • A customized behind-the-scenes experience for executives, clients, or staff

  • $15k event rental credit

Platinum Sponsor: $25,000

Everything in Gold, plus:

  • Five curated digital posts a year

  • One additional seat on Stella Nova Society (three total)

  • One additional seat on Business Leadership Council (two total)

  • $10k event rental credit

  • Invitations to all VIP receptions at The Linda Hall

For sponsorship inquiries, email Katie Rieger at riegerk@lindahall.org
Invention Convention judges and volunteers walk together outside a competition venue.
Gold Sponsor: $15,000

Everything in Silver, plus:

  • Four curated digital posts a year

  • Invitations to all VIP receptions

  • $7.5k event rental credit

Silver Sponsor: $10,000

Everything in Bronze, plus:

  • Three curated digital posts a year

  • Recognition in The Cygnus annual publication, the Annual Report, and the digital newsletter

  • One additional seat on Stella Nova Society (two total)

  • $5k event rental credit

  • Invitations VIP receptions at The Linda Hall (two)

Bronze Sponsor: $5,000

Everything in Community, plus:

  • Two curated digital posts a year

  • Employee engagement opportunities as mutually agreed upon

  • The Curiosity Shop (gift shop) discount for employees

Community Sponsor: $2,500

  • Company name, logo, and sponsorship level shared on curated digital posts during the year

  • Company name and logo recognized on the Linda Hall website

  • Company name and logo featured at KCIC and InventMO 

  • Employee discount at The Curiosity Shop

  • Invitation to public programs

  • Invitation for volunteering opportunities for employees 

  • Membership to our Business Council group + all Business Council benefits 

  • Membership to our Corporate Borrowers’ program

  • Invitation to the Stella Nova Society (1 seat)

  • Invitation to our Business Leadership Council (BLC) (1 seat)

SPONSORSHIP

Invest in tomorrow's problem solvers

Sponsorship helps keep InventMO free for students and gives more young people the resources and opportunities to turn an idea into something real.
 

Support helps fund:

  • Prototyping materials and supplies

  • Transportation to competitions

  • Awards and prizes

  • Travel to Invention Convention U.S. Nationals

  • Professional development for educators

  • Outreach to after-school programs and communities

  • Year-long program activities and support

A student explores a molecular model made from connecting rods and spheres during a hands-on science activity.
DONATE

Empower the next generation of inventors

Every gift helps make invention education and competition accessible to more Missouri students.

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Your support helps remove barriers to participation and gives young inventors access to the materials, experiences, and encouragement that can take an idea beyond the page.

Judges and young inventors discuss student projects at an Invention Convention competition.
START A REGIONAL PROGRAM

Help invention take root where you live

InventMO is working to grow a network of regional invention hubs across Missouri, giving more students opportunities to learn, build, and compete in their own communities.

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Schools, educational organizations, and community partners can help make that possible by bringing a regional invention program to their area.

 

Interested in becoming a regional partner? Tell us about your organization and community, and we’ll start the conversation.

Start a regional program
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