Prepare for and attend a qualifying event at a nearby Intermediate Unit or district affiliate in the fall.

High scoring inventions in each grade band and special invitations will be invited to states.

In past years, the following Intermediate Units have hosted in person events. As we receive details on each event, they will be updated.

Carbon-Lehigh IU 21, November 10, 2026 Link to Details

Berks County IU 14, November 20, 2026, Link to Details

Tuscarora IU 11, November 19, 2026 Link to Details

Colonial IU 20, December 8, 2026, Link to Details

Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8, Ebensburg/Altoona, December 10, Details Coming Soon

ARIN IU 28, Indiana/Armstrong, December 14, 2026 Link to Details

Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13, January 6, 2027, Link to Details