IN | Northwest | Innovation Fair

About this event

What:

Join Us for the Braintree Innovation Fair!

Come share, explore, and be inspired at the Braintree Innovation Fair!

Students can participate in one of two ways :

• Braintree Student Presenter Students will create an innovative design, object, or solution ahead of time and bring it to the fair to share. Presenters will have the opportunity to explain their idea, the problem they wanted to solve, and what they learned along the way. By participating students have the potential to pass off multiple Learning Goals (STEM, research, oral communication, etc).

All student presenters will receive a custom Braintree Academy 2026 Innovation Fair pin to celebrate their creativity, hard work, and innovative thinking!

• Braintree Student Observer Not everyone needs to present. Students can come to attend, explore, and learn without presenting a project. Observers can visit student displays, ask questions, see creative problem-solving in action, and gather inspiration for their own future ideas. Observers can fill out a work sheet that can be submitted as a work sample.

Whether your student is ready to share an innovation or come be inspired by others , we’d love to have them join us!

Parent/Guest Observer

For parents, guardians, siblings, or other guests attending the fair to support our student innovators and explore their creations. Please select one ticket for each guest attending.

Location: Portage Public Library (2665 Irving St., Portage, IN, 46368)

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026

Time: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Helpful Links:

Learn more about the Innovation Fair: https://www.braintree4me.com/innovation-fair

Innovation Fair Guide - Answers what the Innovation Fair is and walks students through the Innovation Design Process

STEM Unit Study - Can be used to prep for the Innovation Fair

Observer Worksheets - Created to help students observe and learn more at the Innovation Fair.

Cost: Free (Snacks and Refreshments will be provided)!

If this event is full we encourage parents to fill out this Interest Form . If there is enough interest in an event, we may be able to add an additional time or date, but this isn't guaranteed.