How to Compete
Explore the innovation challenges offered in the appropriate WSI League this season and see what grabs your interest.
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Pick a challenge
Any of the challenges grab you? Sign up to compete by clicking the "Accept Challenge" button for the challenge you want to enter or clicking the general "Get Started" button at top right. *Note: Participants in the WSI Imagination League (Ages 5-12) will need a parent/guardian/teacher to register on their behalf.
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Brainstorm
Set a timer and come up with as many ideas as you can in short order. Don't limit yourself! Go wild with the rapid ideation then look over your list and choose your best idea.
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Submit your idea
Once you've signed up to compete you can access the online entry form by clicking "Get Started" and get to work building your entry. Just remember to submit your idea by December 8, 2024. *Note: Participants in the WSI Imagination League (Ages 5-12) will need a parent/guardian/teacher to submit on their behalf.
Counting down to innovation! Join us as we gear up for the 2025 challenges!
Ready, set, innovate!
May 2
A new set of innovation challenges launches on September 9th. Click the Get Started button to register and get notified when challenges have officially opened!
September 9
The challenge is officially open; submit your ideas and take the first step toward shaping the future! Entries are due on December 15, 2025.
Who can compete?
WSI Imagination League Challenge
Anyone between the ages of 5 to 12 years old is eligible to compete in the first ever WSI Imagination League Challenge. You can also nominate any young innovators you know so they get a special invitation! Sign up to compete solo as a mighty team of one or invite a few friends to join you and compete together. A team can have 1, 2, 3, or 4 members.
RegisterWSI Impact League Challenge
Anyone between the ages of 13 and 24 years old is eligible to compete in the WSI Impact League Challenge. You can also nominate any young innovators you know so they get a special invitation! Sign up to compete solo as a mighty team of one or invite a few friends to join you and compete together. A team can have 1, 2, 3, or 4 members.
RegisterPrizes Vary by League!
WSI Imagination League Challenge: Prizes valued at $1,000 are awarded to the entire winning class, including a party and gifts. WSI Impact League Challenge: The three highest-scoring entries in each category receive cash prizes. The 1st place winner receives $1500. The 2nd place winner receives $600 and the 3rd place winner receives $300.
Previous Winners
ShoreSpectate
An app to make shoreline monitoring, water quality and ecosystem health data more accessible to the public.
Techquity Repairs
A computer repair business that offers tech support to low-income students and also trains and employs them.