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WWT STEM Innovation Challenge
FREE Opportunity for 8th to 12th Grade School Students
December 2025 - January 2026
Competition Timeline
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Registration & Idea Submission Ends: December 4, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Prototype Submission: January 4, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Final Presentation: January 11, 2026 (Sunday)
CHALLENGE THEME
AI for Better Tomorrow
This challenge invites school students to explore how artificial intelligence can shape a smarter, more sustainable future.
The goal is to use "AI for Better Tomorrow" to build practical AI-driven solutions that solve real-world problems, in education, environment, health, or everyday life.
Key Asks from Participants:
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Identify a Real-World Challenge
Highlight specific problems faced by our society in (but not limited to) education, environment, health, or everyday life
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Develop an AI-Driven Innovation
Build a model or prototype that leverage AI to shape a smarter, more sustainable future.
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Prioritize Security, Simplicity & Responsible Use
Ensure the solution considers — Ethical AI principles (bias mitigation, fairness), Multi-language support, Low-tech accessibility options, Data security, and Protection against digital fraud.
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND ?
Here are some exciting opportunities!
See what past SSF participants have to say!
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Build practical AI-driven solutions that solve real-world problem
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Cash Prizes and Recognition for your hard work
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Exciting Panels And Keynote Speakers
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Get mentored by Industry Professionals
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Interesting way of learning and hands-on exploration
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Create a compelling school profile for college
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HOSTED BY
BREAK THE CYCLE
OF POVERTY
THROUGH EDUCATION
POWERED BY
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We believe in the power of education - by enabling access to education for one generation, we can empower future generations to break the cycle of poverty.
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Questions -
stemprograms@sstarsfoundation.org
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