Terms and Conditions

• 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.
• The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence can be entered into.
• No responsibility can be accepted for late or lost entries.
• 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.
• There are no alternatives to the stated prizes.
• Closing date for entries is 24 March 2022.
• 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.
• Schools may enter a maximum of three teams or individuals in each Challenge.
• 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). 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 https://www.crestawards.org/

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