Innovation Challenge Series

National platforms for high school students to showcase bold ideas and original work in AI, innovation, data ethics, biomedical technologies, and more.

Innovation Case Challenge

Fall 2025 Student Research & Innovation Competition

We're thrilled to announce the Fall 2025 Annual Student Research & Innovation Competition—a national platform for 11th and 12th grade students to showcase bold ideas and original work in AI, innovation, data ethics, biomedical technologies, and more.

This year's competition will take the form of a case competition, where participants submit both a PowerPoint presentation and a final written report. Projects may include prototypes, data analyses, literature reviews, or ethical case studies exploring the frontiers of emerging technologies.

Finalists will present their work to a panel of distinguished judges from academia and industry. Top teams will be recognized with awards, publication opportunities, and mentorship offers.

Whether you're investigating AI in mental health, proposing a biotech solution, or evaluating ethical implications in data science—this is your stage to be seen, celebrated, and supported.

Timeline

Competition opens Fall 2025

Guidelines

Categories, submission guidelines, and deadlines will be announced soon

Awards

Award results and honorable mentions will be published after final presentations

Summer Research & Innovation Bootcamp

Our Summer Research & Innovation Bootcamp is an intensive, hands-on experience designed for curious and driven high school students (grades 9–12) who want to explore real-world problems through research, innovation, and leadership.

Held over 2–4 weeks during the summer virtually, the camp combines:

Program Components

  • Faculty-led workshops on AI, biomedical innovation, ethics, and data science
  • Research skill-building in writing, analysis, and critical thinking
  • Mentored group projects and presentations
  • Guest talks from university researchers and industry professionals
  • Optional track: AI Case Challenge accelerator

What You'll Gain

  • Deeper understanding of academic research
  • A polished and publication-ready project
  • Confidence to pursue future STEM opportunities
  • College preparation and application support
  • Network of peers and mentors

Students will leave this experience with a deeper understanding of academic research, a polished and publication-ready project, and the confidence to pursue future opportunities in STEM, policy, innovation, and beyond. Whether you're preparing for college, aiming for a journal publication, or ready to launch your first big idea, this is the summer to take your potential seriously.

All of our mentors and bootcamp trainers are renowned university professors, each holding a Ph.D. and active appointments at top institutions. They bring cutting-edge expertise, real-world insights, and a deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of thinkers and leaders.

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