The Search for the Wyeth Kids' Innovator 2016 is now Open

Wyeth Nutrition launched a nationwide search for kid innovators during its National Kids Innovation Day, an occasion held at The Mind Museum in Taguig City marking the company’s advocacy to nurture the spirit of innovation among Filipino children

The nationwide search for the Wyeth Nutrition Kid Innovators aims to spark curiosity in children and nurture their love for science and passion for innovation, empowering them to make a difference in their own way towards nation building

It support the efforts of the government, the academia , the science and technology sector, parents, and stakeholders in harnessing children’s full potential as the nation’s human resource pillar in the goal of sustaining inclusive  economic growth

The search not only seeks to recognize outstanding kid innovators and their achievement, but also aspires to celebrate their exciting journey to innovation, to encourage and inspire more children to unleash the power of their curiosity.

The program is one of the highlights of the global 100th year anniversary celebration of Wyeth Nutrition, which marks its unwavering passion for innovation toward nurturing healthier generations.

Mechanics

The search invites all student aged 9 to 14, grades 4 to 8, to submit an innovative science related project that they produced, either alone or as a group of 2 to 5 members, in compliance with an academic requirement or as a personal initiative

Participating students shall submit a written brief and simple video presentation on the project with the endorsement of the Science Department Head of the school. The project must have been undertaken within the period of three years preceding the submission of entry

Submission shall be made via email to wyethnutritionkidinnovation@gmail.com on or before April 1, 2016. Only one entry per participants or group is allowed

Awards

The individual/group with the top three winning entries shall each receive a cash prize of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 100,000.00) and a trophy, along with a science and technology showcase worth One Hundred Thousand Pesos for the partner school. Winners will be notified via electronic and direct mail, and shall be formally presented and awarded in the next Wyeth Nutrition Kid Innovation Day (Sept 2016)