Dates

April 11th, 2026

Eligibility

All high-schoolers welcome! 

Project and Submission Requirements

Participants are encouraged to build anything from apps to browser extensions, with the primary goal of using AI to enhance accessibility, engagement, or learning outcomes for K-12 students.

Submissions should include a project description, a demonstration of how the AI-related API was utilized, and an explanation of the ethical considerations addressed during development.

  • Submit documentation covering Problem/Target Audience, Process, Solution, and Ethical Statement.

Prizes

$3,000 earmarked in total prizes. Specific breakdowns TBA. 

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

  • Problem/Target Audience: Has a clear problem that is relevant to people today, and addresses defined target audience. This problem should be relevant to K-12 education, and target a specific group of students.
  • Process: Participants use some kind of AI-related tool, whether an API or ChatGPT to develop/brainstorm/code their tool.
  • Solution: Solves problem by creating a solution that is accessible to the target audience, easy to use, visually appealing product.
  • Ethics: Demonstrates deep understanding of how to engage critical thinking skills while using AI, ethics are considered. (eg. bias, hallucination, age-appropriateness). This innovation emphasizes responsible technology use.