AI Innovator Student Challenge
Students strengthen AI literacy and design skills to make an impact in the world
2026 AI Innovator Student Challenge Winners
These three student teams were invited to present their winning projects at ISTELive 26 in Orlando, Florida!
Civic Lens
James W. Robinson Secondary School - Fairfax County, VA, USA
PathoScan
Dubai American Academy - Dubai, UAE
ReSiklo
Dominican School of Manila - Manila, Philippines
Empowering Designers and Innovators!
Be part of the ISTE+ASCD AI Innovator Student Challenge - where students design with purpose, educators find support, and communities benefit from innovation.
What is the AI Innovator Student Challenge?
The AI Innovator Student Challenge invites students around the world to identify a real problem in their community, connect it to one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and design an AI-powered solution, whether that means building their own AI tool or applying existing AI in creative ways. Every student team is guided by an educator, and ISTE provides those educators with the resources, training, and community they need to mentor young innovators with confidence.
2027 Program Overview and Key Dates
2026 AI Innovator Student Challenge Finalists
These student teams were selected as finalists for their strong projects!
Agathon AI
Junipero Serra High School - San Mateo County, CA, USA
AI Spine Care
PS Straso Pindzur Karbinci - Karbinci, North Macedonia
Crisis IQ
Saint Louis College, La Union - San Fernando, Philippines
Kinetika
Instituto Andes Los Mochis - Sinaloa, México
Project S.A.R.A
Al Majd International School - Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Sara AI
SRDAV Public School - Delhi, India
WasteCo
Makati Hope Christian School - Makati, Philippines
Wastewise
VASANT KUNJ Public School - Delhi, India
2027 Webinar Series
Join us as we launch the AI Innovator Student Challenge 2027!
Watch NowA practical walkthrough of the lesson plans available to prepare students for the AI Innovator Student Challenge. We’ll talk about what's there, how to pick a sequence that fits your classroom, and how to support students in developing their skills as designers, innovators, and responsible creators.
Please note: using the lesson plans is not required to participate in the Challenge. They're intended to be a helpful tool for educators bringing this work into their classrooms.
Register NowOfficial kickoff of this year's AI Innovator Student Challenge — submission requirements, key dates, and an open Q&A to get your team ready to start.
Register NowExplore Teacher Support
View the Teacher Support Guide to understand how the lesson plans are organized — from lesson structure to standards alignment. See how the curriculum builds student confidence in AI literacy, innovation, and digital citizenship.
Ready for the complete lesson plans? Download them below.
2024 AI Innovator Student Challenge Winners
These students presented their projects at ISTELive 24 in Denver, Colorado!
SAIG 007
Prepa Anahuac México Campus - Cumbres, México
SDG Heroes
Oldham County Schools - KY, USA
2025 AI Innovator Student Challenge Winners
These three student teams were invited to present their projects at ISTELive 25 in San Antonio, Texas!
Readify
Bombay International School - Mumbai, India
Readify
Bombay International School - Mumbai, India
Off-Sign
Andes International School - Puebla, Mexico
DebateAI
Colonial Forge High School - Stafford County, VA, USA