INNOVATION ACADEMY

Patent Inventor Program

INNOVATION

An overview of the latest Innovation Academy projects, showcasing patents for groundbreaking technologies including a robotic medical assistant, an intelligent trash hub, an ocean plastic retrieval robot, and a fire containment network.

1-year journey to becoming a high-school inventor

  • Part one of the Robolabs Innovation Academy track, our patent inventor program is a one-year sprint that takes top high school students through the process of identifying a problem, brainstorming, and developing a solution, and patenting the idea. This program is ideal for students seeking a rewarding challenge where they can apply their curiosity, creativity, and inventiveness along with like-minded problem solvers.

    • 60+ new inventors

    • 1 utility patent granted

    • 5 provisional utility patents

  • Fully virtual class, take from anywhere!

    Become a high-school inventor.

    Learn and apply design thinking.

    Practice and develop your teamwork skills.

    Brainstorm and collaborate with other bright minds.

    Use a variety of online tools for project management, collaboration, design, and more.

Paper Publication Program

RESEARCH

A display of Innovation Academy’s published research, highlighting academic journal papers featuring patents for a robotic medical assistant, intelligent waste management, ocean plastic cleanup, and fire containment technology.

1-year journey to publishing your own scientific research paper

  • Part two of the Robolabs Innovation Academy track, our paper publication program is a one-year sprint that takes top high school students through the process of writing and publishing a scientific research paper. This program is a continuation of our patent inventor program where students use the findings from their patent journey to develop a research question and pursue it.

    • 50+ new authors

    • 4 published papers

    • Surveyed hundreds of people

  • Step ahead for college.

    Develop college-level research skills.

    Write a research paper for submission to a professional journal.

    An edge for students planning to pursue STEM and innovation in college and future careers.

 FAQs

  • The Robolabs Innovation Academy is a two-part, year-long journey for top high school students to become inventors and published researchers. It includes the Patent Inventor Program and the Paper Publication Program, each offering a rigorous and transformative experience in innovation and STEM.

  • A one-year virtual course where students identify real-world problems, invent solutions, and file for patents. Students learn design thinking, collaborate with peers, and ultimately become high school inventors.

    • Duration: 1 year

    • Format: 100% virtual

    • Outcomes: 60+ new inventors, 1 utility patent granted, 5 provisional patents filed

  • A one-year program that guides students through writing and publishing a professional scientific research paper. This is the second phase of the Innovation Academy, building on the work from the patent program.

    • Duration: 1 year

    • Format: 100% virtual

    • Outcomes: 50+ new authors, 4 published papers

  • Projects have included a robotic medical assistant, intelligent trash hub, ocean plastic retrieval robot, and a fire containment network. Technologies solving real-world challenges.

  • Both programs offer standout accomplishments:

    • A filed or granted patent is a rare achievement at the high school level.

    • A published scientific paper demonstrates advanced research capability.

    These milestones significantly strengthen college and scholarship applications, especially for students pursuing STEM or innovation tracks.

  • High school students who are curious, creative, and ready to take on a serious challenge with like-minded peers.

  • All sessions are live and virtual, allowing real-time interaction, collaboration, and mentorship from instructors and peers.