IEYI 2026 Beijing — International Exhibition for Young Inventors

About IEYI

First established in Tokyo in 2004, the International Exhibition for Young Inventors (IEYI) has grown into a distinguished international platform for youth innovation and cross-cultural exchange, now encompassing nearly 40 member countries and regions worldwide. IEYI 2026 brings together young inventors and artists at the iconic National Aquatics Center in Beijing to showcase creativity, share ideas, and forge lasting international friendships.

Create

Stimulate scientific thinking and foster core competencies in critical thinking, problem-solving, and design knowledge through hands-on invention.

Cooperate

Build bridges between young minds from nearly 40 countries through international teamwork, mutual learning, and cross-cultural exchange.

Contribute

Inspire creative approaches to invention that serve society, enhance cultural exchange, and contribute to a sustainable, innovative future.

Young students demonstrate their Smart High-Branch Pruner invention — Young Innovators Creativity in action, hands-on demos

Team Italy presents their Beyond the Brushstroke project to a judge — Global Exchange Nearly 40 member countries & regions

Team Thailand showcases the STROKE SNAP stroke-screening invention — Student Innovation Inventions tackling real-world problems

Competition Categories

Participants may enter as an Invention team or submit an Artwork entry — but not both simultaneously.

Team Size

Up to 3 members per team. One person may not be on more than one team.

Age Groups

Junior: under 14 years old
Senior: 14 years old and above

Presentation

Max 3 minutes in English. Posters (A0 or smaller), slides, or video are permitted.

Invention Categories

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Disaster Management / Safety & Health

Inventions for detection and/or prevention of natural disasters, post-disaster management, or contributions to individual safety and health through devices, systems, or practical solutions.

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Entertainment & Sports / Education

Inventions that enhance recreational activities, sports, or entertainment experiences; or tools useful in classrooms and other educational settings.

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Sustainable Agriculture Technology

Inventions that improve the quality of agricultural practices or address modern food security issues through systems, technologies, or products. Note: living organisms may not be used.

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Convenient Living

Inventions for improving convenience in everyday life — from cleaning tools and kitchen gadgets to household solutions that make daily routines simpler and more efficient.

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Social Care

Inventions enhancing convenience and accessibility for individuals from minority groups, those with disabilities or special needs, or the elderly — promoting inclusivity and independence.

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Visionary Technologies

Green Technology & Sustainability; inventions using Aerospace Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and/or the Internet of Things (IoT) to advance human civilization.

📐 Invention Specifications

• Weight: No more than 10 kg
• Size: No more than 1 m in width or length (no height limit). If exceeded, use a miniature model.
• Power: No power supply is provided on-site. Inventions must be self-powered or battery-operated.
• Safety: No explosives, corrosives, poisonous substances, or combustible materials.
• Materials: Must be durable, non-perishable, and safe. No living organisms.

Artwork Category

Theme: "Science of Tomorrow"

Use your imagination to create a vision of the "Science of Tomorrow" — what will the future be like? What new science and technology will we have? How will the environment and our daily lives change? Artwork submissions are individual entries that express scientific imagination through visual art.

Individual entries only — artwork must be drawn by one person.

B4 drawing paper (38 cm × 27 cm), presented in 2D form.

Any traditional drawing tools are accepted (paint, crayons, markers, etc.).

Include a title and description of no more than 300 words.

Presentation: max 3 minutes in English. Posters (A0 or smaller), slides, or video are permitted.

❌ Not Accepted

• Digital art or computer-generated images
• AI-assisted conception or creation
• Work that infringes copyrights or portrait rights
• Entries that deviate from socially accepted norms

🏅 Artwork Awards

🥇 First Prize — Top 10% of entries
🥈 Second Prize — Top 11–30%
🥉 Third Prize — Top 31–60%
🎖 Honorable Mention — All remaining entries

📋 Age Groups

Artwork entries are also divided into Junior (under 14) and Senior (14 and above) groups.

Awards

The official IEYI 2026 award results are now available. Explore all 178 award-winning projects and filter the list by country, theme, group, or award.

A judge reviews a young inventor's smart traffic-safety project at IEYI 2026

Highlights

On-Site Judging at the Water Cube

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Official Results · Published July 28, 2026

Meet this year's award-winning young inventors

178 Projects 11 Countries/Regions 7 Themes

View All Award Results Download Certificates View Event Album

💡 Invention Awards

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Gold Award

Top 10% of total scores

10%

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Silver Award

Top 11–30% of total scores

20%

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Bronze Award

Top 31–60% of total scores

30%

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Honorable Mention

All remaining qualified entries

Bonus Gold: +1 Gold slot per 8 entries per country/region.

🎨 Artwork Awards

🥇

First Prize

Top 10% of total scores

10%

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Second Prize

Top 11–30% of total scores

20%

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Third Prize

Top 31–60% of total scores

30%

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Honorable Mention

All remaining qualified entries

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Special Awards

Selected and presented by representatives from participating countries and regions, as well as the National Aquatics Center and event sponsors. Total number will not exceed 30% of participating teams. On-site track only.

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Audience Choice Award

Awarded to 3 teams in total, regardless of group, division, or theme — celebrating projects that best capture public imagination and audience engagement. On-site track only.

Note: Only contestants physically attending IEYI 2026 in Beijing are eligible for Trophies, Medals, Special Awards, and Audience Choice Awards. All entries must be accompanied by their creators to qualify for judgment.

Event Schedule

July 27–30, 2026 · Beijing, China

Jul 27 (Mon)

Day 1 — Arrival

Teams Arrive in Beijing

Teams arrive in Beijing. Event check-in at the designated hotel takes place from 15:00–18:00.

Jul 28 (Tue)

Day 2 — Exhibition

Opening Ceremony & First Day of Judging

08:30 — Doors open
09:00–10:00 — Opening Ceremony
10:00–12:00 — Judge Meeting & Booth Setup
12:00–14:00 — Lunch Break
14:00–17:00 — Exhibition & Judging

Jul 29 (Wed)

Day 3 — Exhibition

Second Day of Judging & Team Exchange

08:30 — Doors open
09:00–12:00 — Exhibition & Judging
12:00–14:00 — Lunch Break
14:00–16:00 — Team Interaction & International Exchange
16:00–17:00 — Place Restoration
16:30–18:00 — Judge Meeting

Jul 30 (Thu)

Day 4 — Awards

Award Ceremony & Closing

08:30 — Doors open
09:00–11:00 — Award Ceremony & Closing
11:00–12:00 — Cultural Visit (Indoor Venue)
Afternoon — Free time / Departure preparation

Jul 31 (Fri)

Departure

Teams Depart

Airport drop-off service available 8:00–20:00 on July 30, 31, and August 1 for teams using the official hotel shuttle service.

Contact Us

Have questions about the event or award results? Our team is here to assist you.

Email

ieyi@itccc.org.cn

Venue

National Aquatics Center "Water Cube"
11 Tian Chen Dong Lu, Chao Yang Qu
Beijing, China 100107

Organizer

IEYI International Organizing Committee
Co-hosted by: IEYI China Organizing Committee
Conveyed by: ITCCC Innovative Education

National Aquatics Center "Water Cube"

Olympic Green, Beijing

IEYI 2026 Results

Explore the Award-Winning Projects

Search the official results by project, country or region, theme, group, and award.

View Award Results Download Certificates View Event Album