Future Science Innovators (FSI)
FSI is a competition for students to bring together multiple disciplines of knowledge and science in order to solve real world problems and themes. The ForMed team establishes an overarching theme from which participants must pick a real-world issue or medical condition and combine concepts of science to propose a solution, grounded in research, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Eligibility: Students in grades 5-12
100+
55+
Schools
Submissions
Participant Information
All registered students should have received an email in their inbox, confirming their entry and providing details for submission. Instructions for the competition are in the Event Handbook. Students should use those to complete their videos.
Submissions are due June 21st.
Questions? Email information.formed@gmail.com
Key Dates
Finalists
Will be announced in early July
Key Dates
February 1st
Registration opens on website under the "Competitions" tab
March 31st
Registration closes. All other interested must email information.formed@gmail.com
April 1st
Link for submission will be emailed out to all participants and posted under new tab on website.
June 21st
At midnight, the link for submission will close and no late submissions will be accepted after this point.
July 1st
Announcement of semifinalists on the website. Individual students who move on will receive an email.
TBA
All semifinalists participate at in-person competition and presentation of their submission, followed by awards/
The 2026 Future Science Innovators Theme
The Technological Future of Health
The healthcare field is rapidly shifting towards an emphasis on the integration of technology in the practice of medicine. From AI-driven diagnostics and wearable biosensors to personalized medicine and equitable healthcare access, technology is reshaping what’s possible in medicine.
This year's theme challenges students to imagine and build the next generation of solutions that will transform how we prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. This theme invites competitors to identify real-world health problems and apply science, engineering, and creative thinking to design innovations that improve lives. By grounding cutting-edge technology in practical impact, students become not just learners, but problem-solvers shaping the future of global health.
