About
The International Exhibition for Young Inventors dates back to 1904. It was first held by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII) in Tokyo and had a national character. In 2004, on the 100th anniversary of the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation, the First International Exhibition of Young Inventors was held in Tokyo. It was a huge success and since then this event has been held annually in different countries around the world.
As was the case many years ago, the aim of the exhibition today is to encourage creativity and inventiveness in teenagers from all over the world. It gives participants a unique opportunity to present their inventions and exchange experiences with other participants from different countries. The exhibition is designed to ensure a decent level of competition between young talents, help them pass on their knowledge to their peers, and develop cooperation in the field of innovation between countries.
The main objectives of IEYI are:
- Stimulating the creation of innovations and inventions
- Creating an atmosphere of freedom of thought for the development of young inventors in a creative environment
- Encouraging the imagination and creativity of young people
Over the years, young inventors have been hosted by:
Malaysia, India, Indonesia, China, Nigeria, Vietnam and Thailand.
Since 2017 children from Russia have been taking part in the International Exhibition of Young Inventors.