The 16th International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME) organized by the Kuwait Science Club will held on 8th  to 11th February 2026 in Kuwait.

The IIFME represents a significant aspect of the achievements implemented by private sector sponsors and the governmental sponsoring authorities.

This event serves as a platform for inventors, educational institutions, and private sector companies to connect with investors and showcase their innovations. 

Why Attend/Participate

The event has the following objectives:

1. Attracting the highest quality of inventions from all over the world to participate and socialize in this exhibition.
2. Providing the appropriate atmosphere for the inventors to show their ideas and products.
3. Strengthening and nourishing existing cooperation among the investors and inventors.
4. Establishing an invention culture in the Arab countries; empowering and motivating the Arab scientific community.
5. The Fair offers more than $60,000 in cash awards in line with its ambition to draw the most talented individuals globally.

Who can participate in the Exhibition

1. Individual inventors.
2. Governmental entities.
3. Scientific institutions.
4. Private sector.
5. Local and the International patents office.

However, all projects/inventions proposed must be covered by an IP application or a patent.

Who can attend the Exhibition

1. Inventors.
2. Public and private schools.
3. Educational institutions and universities.
4. Private sector companies who serve investors and manufacturers.
5. Businessmen and investors.
6. Authorities who may offer opportunities for inventions and ideas.

Requirements for participating in IIFME

1. The invention must have a patent or covered by an IP application issued by an authorized authority.
2. The invention did not take part in any previous IIFME event.
3. Pay registration fee.
4. Exceptions can be made if the invention does not have IP coverage on a case-by-case basis and on condition that it is accepted that once presented the IP falls into the public domain.

The registration package inclusions

1. Visa issuance.
2. A brief description of the invention in two languages (Arabic and English) that will be placed in the fair booklet to be distributed free of charge to participants and attendees.
3. Booth reservation fees with electricity points (2 x 2) m2.
4. Table and chair to display the invention.
5. Hotel accommodations for the fair duration with breakfast in 4* – 5* hotel for 5 Nights.
6. Airport reception and transportation to the hotel.

The exhibition requirements

The inventor will be provided with standard booth space size (2 x 2) m2, along with table, chair and electricity points. Inventors are free to utilize booth space as they wish. A prototype must be brought into the exhibition for people to see. It is necessary for the judging committee to see a prototype. In addition, it is highly recommended that inventors bring in videos or posters of the invention. Inventors are not obligated to bring in videos or posters about the invention.

How to participate

Registration for the event is now open through the official website: www.iifme.com

For General inquiries contact [email protected] & for Registration questions contact [email protected] 

• • Phone: +965 99247256 

The registration deadline for early participation is 11th December 2025. 

For late registration deadline is 25th December 2025.