3M Young Innovators Challenge – cancelled for 2021

Regrettably, due to school closures enforced by the January lockdown in England, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 3M Young Innovators Challenge competition.

Many of the Challenges require close collaboration and teamworking which would no longer be possible, and we do not wish to add to the already significant workload that teachers and parents face in moving again to remote learning.

The competition is always a highlight of our year and we are very disappointed that we cannot continue as planned. We look forward to engaging with you again in 2022.

Terms and Conditions

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Bracknell Forest/Wokingham
Leicestershire/South Nottinghamshire

Bracknell Forest/Wokingham

1. The 3M Young Innovators Challenge is open to Bracknell Forest and Wokingham Authority schools, academies and private schools. Entries from outside these areas or which do not meet the entry criteria for the Challenge(s) will not be considered.

2. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence can be entered into.

3. No responsibility can be accepted for late or lost entries.

4. Entrants and finalists will be invited to participate in publicity about the 3M Young Innovators Challenge. Parental permission for use of images and/or names should be indicated on the relevant Challenge entry form.

5. There are no alternatives to the stated prizes.

6. Closing date for entries is 25 March 2021.

7. Home-educated children may participate as individuals or in teams in the Challenges, provided they meet all entry criteria. A suitable alternative to the school element of the prize will be discussed with parents/guardians should they win a Challenge.

8. Schools may enter a maximum of three teams or individuals in each Challenge.

9. 3M will pay for all students participating in the Challenges to be entered for a British Science Association CREST Award, at Discovery level (primary schools) and Bronze level (secondary schools.) Schools must provide all information necessary for entry. The CREST Awards scheme is the British Science Association's flagship programme for young people. It is the only nationally recognised accreditation scheme for STEM project work (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), providing science enrichment activities to inspire and engage 5-to-19-year olds. Find out more at http://www.crestawards.org/

Promoter: 3M United Kingdom PLC, 3M Centre, Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8HT.

Leicestershire/South Nottinghamshire

1. The 3M Young Innovators Challenge is open to Leicestershire and South Nottinghamshire schools, academies and private schools. Entries from outside these areas or which do not meet the entry criteria for the Challenge(s) will not be considered.

2. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence can be entered into.

3. No responsibility can be accepted for late or lost entries.

4. Entrants and finalists will be invited to participate in publicity about the 3M Young Innovators Challenge. Parental permission for use of images and/or names should be indicated on the relevant Challenge entry form.

5. There are no alternatives to the stated prizes.

6. Closing date for entries is 25 March 2021.

7. Home-educated children may participate as individuals or in teams in all Challenges provided they meet all entry criteria. A suitable alternative to the school element of the prize will be discussed with parents/guardians should they win a Challenge.

8. Schools may enter a maximum of three teams or individuals in each Challenge.

9. 3M will pay for all students participating in the Challenges to be entered for a British Science Association CREST Award, at Discovery level (primary schools) and Bronze level (secondary schools.) Schools must provide all information necessary for entry. The CREST Awards scheme is the British Science Association's flagship programme for young people. It is the only nationally recognised accreditation scheme for STEM project work (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), providing science enrichment activities to inspire and engage 5-to-19-year olds. Find out more at http://www.crestawards.org/

Promoter: 3M United Kingdom PLC, Charnwood Campus, 10 Bakewell Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5RB.