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Jacobson Institute

K-12 Innovation, Invention, and Entrepreneurship Education

As the K-12 outreach arm of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at The University of Iowa, the Jacobson Institute engages K-12 students and their schools in innovation, invention, and entrepreneurship education. 

We offer teacher professional development, curriculum resources, student competitions, various programs, and community engagement opportunities—specifically tailored to grades K-12.

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For all (grades K-12)
Invention education program where students have the opportunity to showcase their inventions locally to advance to state and national events. FREE to participate.
IOWA ONLY | Professional development training with invention and Invention Convention focus.
For upper elementary and middle school (grades 4-8)
Online curriculum with invention & entrepreneurship focus. FREE in Iowa.
For high school (grades 9-12)
Online curriculum with entrepreneurship focus and invention infused in select lessons. FREE in Iowa.
Online training for BizInnovator Startup curriculum users to become certified, allowing educators the ability to offer college credit and an industry-recognized credential to students.
Online toolkit with invention and Invention Convention focus. FREE in Iowa.
U.S ONLY | Online student competition to win cash prizes. FREE to participate.
IOWA ONLY | In-person student event to tackle real-world problems and create solutions. Choose from multiple locations in Iowa.