Problem-Solving Is Our Superpower!

Ohio Invention League (OIL) is an inclusive, educational, non-profit organization that offers STEAM programming for K-12 students, educators, and out-of-school programs across the state of Ohio.

Join Ohio Invention League’s Innovation Journey!

Ohio Invention League welcomes anyone who wishes to inspire curiosity, confidence, and creative problem-solving in Ohio’s youth through innovation, invention, and entrepreneurial education!

Our Participants Include:

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Educators

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Out-Of-School Program Leaders

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Independent Inventors

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Impact & News

For 30 years, Ohio Invention League has led STEAM education, inspiring students, educators, and communities. Explore our journey from patents to national recognition.

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By the Numbers

Testimonials

+30 Years

of offering invention education to Ohio’s K-12 students

+310,000

students from 55 counties since 1993

Stories of Success

In our years of commitment, we’ve seen inventors, educators, and alumni turn their ideas into patents, showcasing the enduring impact of the Ohio Invention League with warmth and pride.

Support Inventors

We need your help to grow Ohio’s invention education ecosystem! Volunteers, donors, sponsors, and organizations passionate about innovation and workforce development, join us in expanding invention education statewide.

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Merchandise

Events

Kid Inventor Day

National Kid Inventor Day marks a celebration of young students who are applying STEAM principles and critical thinking skills to creatively solve real-world problems that they witness in their own lives and communities.

Regional and State Competitions

Each year, Ohio Invention League hosts Ohio Invention Convention competitions, allowing our student inventors to showcase their inventions at the regional and state levels.

Previous Year Competition Awards

Discover the outstanding achievements and innovative breakthroughs from our past competitions.

About Us

Ohio Invention League (OIL) is an inclusive, educational, non-profit organization that offers STEAM programming for K-12 students, educators, and out-of-school programs across the state of Ohio.

Our program offerings include year-long educational support, educator professional development, student inventor experiences, and Invention Convention – all of which are available at no cost to students, families, educators, schools, districts, and out-of-school programs!