This year’s challenge invites students to think like engineers and innovators as they design and build sustainable solutions.

 Date: April 10, 2026
 Location: TIU11 Main Office – President’s Room

About the Challenge
Students (grades 4-5/6-8) will work in teams to design and build a factory component that produces a product using sustainable practices. Using K’NEX, Engino, or recycled materials, teams will create a prototype to demonstrate how their machine works. Projects should emphasize sustainability by reducing waste, improving efficiency, and using recycled or reusable parts

 Link to challenge details, rubrics, and resources

 A limited number of free K’NEX Kits will be available for participating teams—reserve yours early!

We hope you’ll encourage your students to take part in this exciting opportunity to imagine, build, and innovate while learning the importance of sustainable design.