“The Paradigm Challenge inspires a special kind of innovation. It’s not about building the fastest car or the coolest new toy, these kids are innovating for good. They are helping other kids, adults, and even our planet.”
Kindness Officer, Project Paradigm
THE FIRST PARADIGM CHALLENGE
“Making the world a safer place is something everybody can be involved in, it’s something everybody should be involved in.”
TURNING IDEAS INTO REALITY
AGES
7-10
7-10
DIVISION 1
“That’s why we’re here on this Earth, to help each other. That’s what kindness is all about.”
AGES
11-14
11-14
DIVISION 2
“I love being an innovator because it can lead to many things. It can lead to another country, another new place to explore.”
AGES
15-18
15-18
DIVISION 3
“I wish I could tell every kid that they have the ability to enter the competition, that they are creative enough and motivated enough, all around the world, to make a difference.”
THE SECOND PARADIGM CHALLENGE
“Guess what, I presented my idea on Shark Tank and billionaire investor Mark Cuban invested in my company: NOHBO.”
AGES
4-8
4-8
DIVISION 1
“Us kids can really solve any problems we want. All it takes is some imagination and creativity and we have that in us. We just need to be given a chance.”
AGES
9-13
9-13
DIVISION 2
“We used kindness, creativity, and collaboration to make a difference in the world. And guess what? We won First Place in the Paradigm Challenge and a fun trip to LA.”
AGES
14-18
14-18
DIVISION 3
“We all come from very diverse backgrounds and we all have incredible products and projects. I’m excited.”
THE THIRD PARADIGM CHALLENGE
“I believe that each and every one of us has the right to know our water quality and Tethys can help all citizens with that.”
AGES
4-8
4-8
DIVISION 1
“Kids have a desire to innovate for good. We like to use our kindness and creativity to help others.”
AGES
9-13
9-13
DIVISION 2
“My solution addresses the core issue of speedy detection of lead contamination allowing preventative action and even saving lives using the latest development in nanotechnology. It’s easy to use, fast, accurate, and portable.”
AGES
14-18
14-18
DIVISION 3
“We took time to understand the problem and sympathized with others who were impacted. Based on those insights we created our idea.”
THE FOURTH PARADIGM CHALLENGE
“Kindness is using your power to uplift others.”
AGES
4-8
4-8
DIVISION 1
“We hope The Paradigm Challenge inspires you. Don’t ask what the Earth can do for you, but what you can do for the Earth.”
AGES
9-13
9-13
DIVISION 2
“It’s important for our generation to learn how to use STEM in innovative new ways and to collaborate with kindness in mind.”
AGES
14-18
14-18
DIVISION 3
