Youth Innovation
ICW：Global Inventor Annual Program
EP3 completed or G7+
(*Selected Required)
Program Description
- Coming Fall 2026
- Phase 1: Sep 2026 – Mar 2027｜22 sessions
- Phase 2: National / Global Competition Coaching
From identifying meaningful real-world problems, to inventing solutions that can make an impact, to competing on the global stage — this is not a course where students simply finish a project and move on. It is a true inventor’s journey.
Students begin by discovering a problem worth solving, then move through the full process of design, testing, refinement, and innovation to develop inventions that are both original and competition-ready. Their work is built not just for the classroom, but for presentation on state, national, and even international stages.
MGA accepts only one cohort each year, with no more than four EP4+ teams, personally led by Dr. Yuesen Wang. This is not large-scale instruction — it is a highly selective, deeply mentored experience designed to help each team bring its invention to an international competition standard.
Program Overview
Program Format
- Year-long single-track program
Eligibility
- MGA students who have completed EP3 or above
Cohort Size
- One cohort only · Up to 4 teams
Sessions
- 18 group sessions + 4 individual mentoring sessions before the state competition
Lead Instructor
- Yuesen Wang | Postdoctoral Researcher · CTO
Yuesen Wang
Postdoctoral Researcher · CTO
15+ years in mechanical and automotive engineering research
Expertise in mechanical, electrical, control, and chemical engineering
Guides students in engineering and AI through real-world problem solving
MGA Promise
—Continued Support at Every Stage—
If students advance beyond the state competition — to Nationals and even the Global Finals —
MGA will continue to provide full guidance at no additional coaching cost.
The Invention Journey
Four Key Stages
1. Find a Real Problem
Use design thinking to identify a meaningful problem worth solving.
2. Build the Invention
Turn ideas into a working prototype through testing and improvement.
3. Prepare for Competition
Create the competition video, display board, and supporting materials with expert guidance.
4. Advance with MGA Support
From State to Nationals to Globals, MGA continues to guide students every step of the way.
About The Competition
What Is ICW?
Invention Convention Worldwide
Invention Convention Worldwide (ICW) is one of the world’s leading K–12 invention education competitions, hosted by The Henry Ford. Students typically advance through a pathway from local or regional events to state competitions, then to U.S. Nationals at The Henry Ford, with additional global participation pathways available through the broader ICW network.
In 2025, ICW U.S. Nationals was held at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Official rules for the 2025 event listed 77 prizes, including grade-level awards, industry innovation awards, cash prizes, scholarships, medals, trophies, and certificates.
What Do Students Need to Submit?
For judging, ICW’s official FAQ says students need:
-Logbook
-Display board
-Prototype (if needed)
ICW materials for independent inventors also show that video presentations are part of the competition process in some participation pathways, and that videos are judged using the ICW rubric.
What Do Judges Look For?
ICW materials emphasize evaluation around:
-the problem being solved
-how the invention works
-the invention’s originality
-the student’s ability to clearly communicate the invention process and impact
MGA Track Record
What MGA Has Achieved in Just Two Years
Over the past two years in ICW, 100% of MGA students have advanced to the state competition.
2025 Season
Global Semifinalist Award
- Winner： Raymond
Raymond advanced from the Massachusetts state competition to the global stage, earning recognition at U.S. Nationals and reaching the global semifinals — a milestone achievement for MGA’s invention program.
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U.S. State Awards
- Winner： Ethan
- Winner： Jayden
- Winner： Allan
All three students advanced through the state competition and earned spots at ICW U.S. Nationals, competing alongside top young inventors from across the country.
2026 Season
Honored with Four State-level Special Awards
- Belcan Passion to Innovate Award Winner： Adela
- Emerson Green Innovations Award Winner: Adela
- RTX Dependable Power Award Winner： Sun
- Avangrid Sustainability Award Winner: Sun
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National Innovator Challenge Finalist
- Adela
- Sun
- Sun
Lead Instructor
Yuesen Wang
Postdoctoral Researcher · CTO
15+ years in mechanical and automotive engineering research
Expertise in mechanical, electrical, control, and chemical engineering
Guides students in engineering and AI through real-world problem solving
Who Should Apply?
EP3 and above students
With a solid foundation in engineering and science
Young inventors and builders
Passionate about discovering problems and creating real solutions
Students ready for competition
Eager to challenge themselves on national and international stages
Students with future academic goals
Looking to strengthen middle or high school applications through meaningful invention experience