Providing equitable access to high-quality STEM competition and mentorship for every student in our region.
"To inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators by providing equitable access to high-quality STEM competition and mentorship, particularly for students in underserved rural and urban communities across Northwest Connecticut."
"A future where every student in Northwest Connecticut—regardless of geography, socioeconomic status, or school type—has the opportunity, resources, and support to engage in transformative scientific research."
We are filling a critical void in Connecticut's STEM ecosystem. Our region has talent, but lacked the direct pathway to showcase it.
Students in the Northwest Corner face travel times of 60-90 minutes to existing hubs. We bring the competition to them.
We provide Automatic Fee Waivers and Mini-Grants ($75-$150) to students in 24 high-need schools for materials.
Winners advance directly to the CT State Fair (CSEF) with a dedicated pathway to the International Fair (ISEF).
*Pathway details subject to final approval.
Choose your path to innovation.
*Dates are subject to change.
Deadline for Research Plans involving restricted items.
Final paperwork and abstracts due.
Setup, Judging, and Awards.
*Dates are subject to change.
Investing in the future workforce of Connecticut.
$25k - $50k
$5k - $10k
Questions? Ideas? We'd love to hear from you.