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:
Students &
Parents
Educators
Out-Of-School Program Leaders
Independent Inventors
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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Testimonials
+30 Years
of offering invention education to Ohio’s K-12 students
+310,000
students from 55 counties since 1993
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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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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!