Little Inventors turns children's ideas into reality!
Calling all children aged 5–12, to share their ideas with the world!
We encourage all invention ideas – from the helpful and practical, to the wacky and bonkers.
Makeathon at the National Glass Centre!
Participants skilled-up in a sculpture masterclass with artist William Alexander and then modelled magnificent inventions, chosen from a shortlist of entries to our North 2030 challenge.
The best renditions created in cardboard will be showcased in the Discovery Museum as a part of the Great Exhibition of the North!
Find out more info at getnorth.littleinventors.org
North 2030 challenge Exhibition!
Hosted at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle, we are showcasing 16 new made real inventions, designed by children across the North of England and brought to life by local artists and designers. Alongside other invention ideas created for other Little Inventors challenges from across the globe!
The show is a part of the Great Exhibition of the North and will run from 22nd June - 9th September!
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Eleven-year-old girl's groundbreaking invention could help reduce food waste
Rumaan invented the Alarm Cup to remember to eat fruit while still fresh and was the winner of the Ocado Food Waste challenge!
Howe Dell primary in Hatfield take the Ocado Food waste challenge
Howe Dell Primary school in Hatfield came up with some ingenious inventions for our Ocado Food waste challenge! Check out this article from the Hatfield Times explaining the challenge!
Little Inventor on CBeebies!
One of our Little Inventors, Natacha, age 9, from London was on CBBC to talk about her hobbies and interests (she has loads!) including her love of Inventing!
Top five inventions to help Mr Bump
Five inventions from the Little Miss Inventor challenge have been turned into illustrations by the people at Mr. Men! Check out the ingenious ideas!
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