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Why WYIE Stands Out

The World Youth Invention Exhibition (WYIE) is a global platform that celebrates the creativity and innovation of young inventors under 25. With participants from over 30 countries, WYIE showcases real-world solutions across science, technology, healthcare, and the environment.
Whether you’re a student, educator, policymaker, or investor, WYIE offers a front-row seat to the ideas shaping our future.

Inventors at the world youth invention exhibition
WYIE Highlights
  • 10,000 annual attendeesfrom around the world
  • Innovative solutions in renewable energy, AI, biotech, smart systems, and more
  • Backed by global mentors, universities, and innovation-focused companies
  • Opportunities for funding, scholarships, and startup incubation
    • Each year, the WYIE inverntion exhibition features standout projects that solve urgent global problems:
    • Designed by a 17-year-old from Indonesia to help rural communities access clean water.
    • Wearable Health Tracker – A low-cost, AI-powered device that monitors vitals in real time.
    • Drone Crop Monitor – A smart agriculture solution that boosts yield while reducing pesticide use.
    These inventions aren’t just impressive — they’re practical, scalable, and attracting global interest.
    WYIE is proud to welcome some of the world’s most respected science and technology figures:
    • Dr. Frances Arnold – Nobel Prize-winning chemist and pioneer in protein engineering
    • Tony Fadell – Inventor of the iPod, co-creator of Nest Labs
    • Professor Hitoshi Murayama – Internationally acclaimed theoretical physicist
    These keynote speakers often mentor participants, offer feedback, and help connect youth with the global innovation ecosystem.
    WYIE has been a game-changer for hundreds of participants. Here are just two success stories:
    • Maria Gonzalez (Mexico): Created a low-cost insulin refrigeration unit in 2017. Today, she runs a biotech startup with international funding.
    • Lee Min-Jae (South Korea): Invented a classroom noise-cancelling device that went viral after WYIE. He now studies at MIT with a full scholarship.
    From local schools to global stages — WYIE accelerates dreams into careers.
    Whether you’re inventing, mentoring, or just curious, the World Youth Invention Exhibition offers something for everyone. Be part of the global network empowering the next generation of changemakers.  

    The true success of the World Youth Invention Exhibition goes far beyond visitor numbers or media coverage.
    It can be measured through the tangible impact it has on young inventors and the global community.

    From the number of prototypes developed into real products, to scholarships awarded, partnerships formed, and startups launched — WYIE creates lasting change. Year-over-year growth in international participation, mentorship engagement, and project quality also signals its rising influence. Perhaps most importantly, WYIE is successful when it inspires a new generation to tackle global challenges with courage and creativity.

    Alumni outcomes, such as academic placements, patent filings, and social enterprise creation, provide a strong testament to the exhibition’s value. By tracking these long-term achievements, we can see WYIE not only as an event — but as a catalyst for innovation, opportunity, and global progress.