AI Innovator Challenge
Students strengthen AI literacy and design skills to make an impact in the world
Empowering Designers and Innovators!
Be part of the ISTE+ASCD AI Innovator Challenge - where students design with purpose, educators find support, and communities benefit from innovation.
What is the AI Innovator Challenge?
The AI Innovator 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.
Program Overview and Key Dates
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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.
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