by Young Inventor Challenge | 11 May 2024
Industry Commentary, Op-Ed
For the month of May, we're reaching out to individuals to support the Young Inventor Challenge's mission to inspire the next generation of toy innovators. Watch the inspiring/fun video and please donate today to help these designers of tomorrow.
$25 provides a scholarship for 1 young inventor to submit their toy or game to the YIC
$50 covers a partial month of hosting for the young inventor virtual submission platform
$135 provides 1 table for young inventors to pitch and display their toy or game in-person at the YIC
$275 covers the cost of 1 microphone for the in-person YIC awards ceremony
$480 covers the cost of the YIC winners’ trophies
$1,000 covers a portion of the public relations coverage to illuminate the young inventors and their creations for the YIC
$2,500 covers a portion of the stage techs and A/V for the in-person YIC awards ceremony
Contribute to the YIC here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Thank you for supporting this incredible program and check out the video below to see some of these amazing Young Inventor Challenge kids.
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Matt Leacock created Pandemic... the game!
Scott Brown and Tim Swindle... are Launching a New Sport!
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