Inspiring Young Minds to Build Ethical AI Solutions for a Better World
The Impact Challenge is a one-of-a-kind AI Educational Experience created for students in 3rd through 8th grades. This program introduces young learners to the world of artificial intelligence through hands-on projects, design thinking, and real-world problem-solving.
Unlike traditional STEM programs, InnovateAI empowers students to think critically about the role of AI in society, build with real tools like Scratch and App Inventor, and apply ethical design principles to create solutions for global challenges.
Foundational AI concepts and how AI is used in the real world
Build interactive projects using Scratch or App Inventor
Ethical reasoning and fairness in technology
Design thinking frameworks to create user-centered solutions
Cohort Schedule
Choose One or Join All Three
The Impact Challenge is a progressive learning experience where each cohort builds on the last, strengthening student knowledge, creativity, and ethical tech skills. First-time participants begin with Foundation: Learn & Create, where they gain essential AI literacy, explore fairness and empathy, and create an animated story that explains their project idea.
Returning students move into Design Mastery: Deepen the Experience, where they turn their ideas into working projects. Students apply design thinking to build, refine, and expand their solutions with real AI models, user-centered features, and improved storytelling.
Those who continue enter Engineer & Test: Think Like a Builder, a repeatable phase where students focus on scalability, real-world application, and advanced design. Students can repeat this stage as often as they like, each time growing in technical ability and leadership, until they graduate to InnovateAI: The Showcase in high school.
Spots fill up fast and space is limited. Secure your spot today.
Tuition
Each cohort is 3-months of guided, self-paced learning followed by a 2-week judging period. Students complete projects independently using workbooks, interactive platforms, and live expert-led sessions.
Includes:
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Weekly digital workbook lessons
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6 live Zoom sessions with AI experts
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Project submission, judging, feedback, and certification
Program Price
$299 per student, per cohort
Includes full access to materials, project feedback, judging, and certification.
Program Details & FAQs
Each cohort features 6 expert-led sessions that cover:
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Ethics and fairness in AI
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Design thinking and empathy mapping
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Real-world AI case studies
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Project planning, review, and build support
Sessions include rotating speakers and fresh content, so returning students always get a new experience. Recordings are available for flexible, global access.
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Each student creates a solo project that includes:
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A Scratch or App Inventor build
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A trained AI model
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A project reflection
Projects are judged using a transparent rubric across five key categories:-
Scratch/App Technical Use
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Design Thinking Application
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AI Integration
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Communication & Creativity
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Effort & Completion
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The Impact Challenge is a 100% virtual program. Students from anywhere in the world can participate as long as they have internet access and a device such as a laptop or tablet.
The Impact Challenge is designed for students in grades 3rd through 8th who are curious about artificial intelligence, design thinking, and creating solutions that make a difference in the world.
No prior technology experience is required.
Students should plan to spend 1 to 2 hours per week working through the digital workbook and building their project.
Live sessions are optional but we encourage attendance / watching the playback as they serve as enrichment. They include guest speakers, project reviews, and Q&A.
All sessions are recorded so students can watch them later if they cannot attend live.
Students use free tools such as Scratch or App Inventor to create their projects, and ML for Kids to train their AI models. No paid software or special hardware is required.
Tuition includes:
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digital workbook
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project templates
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access to all tools and trainings
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live expert sessions
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personalized feedback on submissions
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support and mentoring
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Yes, students are encouraged to return for multiple cohorts. Each time they participate, they deepen their skills, expand their projects, and grow their understanding of ethical AI.
Although students work independently, they are supported through interactive workbooks, live expert sessions, virtual tutoring, and optional mentorship. Returning students advance through levels designed to meet them where they are.
Yes, the Foundation level is built specifically for beginners and provides step-by-step guidance in both AI concepts and digital tools.
