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AI Innovation Challenge is sponsored by STEM Next (in partnership with the Panasonic Foundation). This challenge, created in partnership with the Panasonic Foundation, challenges high school youth in structured afterschool programs to develop innovative projects addressing real-world challenges using AI. Youth identify a local or global issue, then use AI to research, explore ideas, and strengthen their proposed solution.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Structured out-of-school-time programs in the United States serving youth in grades 9-12. This includes afterschool programs, STEM clubs, robotics teams, makerspaces, summer programs, and other structured learning experiences offered or supervised by a school, library, museum, community organization, faith-based organization, or similar institution. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000 per program. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for AI Innovation Challenge are due November 19, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
AI Innovation Challenge is funded by STEM Next (in partnership with the Panasonic Foundation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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