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The Young Inventors Program has a history of strong community support that spans over 25 years. We appreciate the generosity of every organization and individual that has given time an other valuable contributions to YIF. Thanks to all of you for encouraging young inventors to be the world's next innovators, inventors, and problem-solvers!

Our Platinum Sponsor & Community Partner

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Gold Sponsors

Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association

3M Foundation  

Silver Sponsors

General Dynamics

Lockheed Martin

Square D Foundation

Other Contributors

Alliant Techsystems, Inc.

KARE 11 TV Leonardo's Basement

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Microboards Technology, LLC

Minnesota Children's Museum

Minnesota Inventors Congress

MPL Specialities

Office of the Governor

Parents and teachers of young inventors

Science Museum of Minnesota

Success Beyond the Classroom

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Xtra Lite Displays

YIF Partnership Events

The following events are representative of the exciting additional opportunities YIF's young inventors have to share their inventions with the community. These experiences extend student learning while giving businesses and organizations a chance to recognize young inventors.

  • Inventors Network exhibit
  • KARE 11 TV appearance
  • Medtronic Inc. exhibit & science presentation
  • Minneapolis Central Library Exhibit
  • Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association exhibit & dinner
  • Minnesota Student Inventors Congress in Redwood Falls
  • Science Museum of Minnesota extended exhibit
  • 3M exhibit & science presentation

Kelly Ascheman
YIF Coordinator
612/638-1555 or
kelly.ascheman@metroecsu.org
Fax: 612/706-0811

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