Mission

Youth Innovation Journal is a student-led, mentor-supported platform that publishes original invention, design, and STEM innovation from high school authors worldwide. We provide a rigorous yet accessible venue for bold ideas—from early-stage concepts to validated prototypes—with professional standards and open access.

We exist to give young innovators a credible platform for publishing their work at any stage of development.

What Makes Us Different

We're Student-Led

This journal is run by students, for students. Our editorial team and reviewers include undergraduate students and young professionals who understand what it's like to be learning, building, and iterating.

We Publish the Innovation Process, Not Just Outcomes

Traditional journals focus on completed research. We recognise that documenting the innovation process—design thinking, feasibility analysis, methodical proposals—has inherent scholarly value. A well-reasoned concept with feasibility evidence demonstrates rigorous thinking. We apply the same editorial standards to all submissions, regardless of development stage.

We Care About Responsible Innovation

Technology isn't neutral. We ask authors to consider the ethical implications, potential misuse, and societal impact of their work. Innovation without responsibility is just cleverness.

We Value Process, Not Just Results

We want to see your thinking. How did you approach the problem? What alternatives did you consider? What would you test next? The journey matters as much as the destination.

We're Global and Open Access

Anyone, anywhere can submit. Anyone, anywhere can read. No paywalls, no fees, no geographic restrictions. Good ideas come from everywhere.

Editorial Principles

  • Rigour

    Ideas must be methodical, evidence-based, and clearly reasoned. We're accessible, not sloppy.

  • Clarity

    If your reader can't follow your thinking, it doesn't matter how brilliant the idea is. We value clear communication.

  • Openness

    Knowledge should be shared. We publish open access, encourage data/code sharing, and support reproducibility.

  • Inclusion

    Good ideas come from everywhere. We welcome submissions from students of all backgrounds, locations, and experience levels.

  • Responsibility

    We challenge authors to consider the broader implications of their work—ethical, societal, environmental. Innovation must serve humanity, not just disrupt it.