Opportunities

The Presidential AI Challenge is a national challenge where K-12 youth, educators, mentors, and community teams come together to solve real-world problems in their communities using AI-powered solutions with an opportunity to showcase their solutions at a national level. Students and educators of all backgrounds and expertise are encouraged to participate and ignite a new spirit of innovation as we celebrate 250 years of independence and look forward to the next 250 years.

Why It Matters:

• Equip youth with foundational knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital society.
• Empower educators to confidently guide students through this complex and evolving field.
• Connect students and educators with AI experts from industry and government for guidance, coaching, inspiration, and collaboration
• Provide widespread access to resources, training, and support.

Who Can Participate:

• K-12 Youth
• Educators
• Community Leaders
• Parents
• Mentors

Student teams can propose and create AI technologies that can be used to develop innovative ways to address the items below that are of particular interest to the White House (more items can be found in the Sample Projects):

• Making communities or schools safer;
• Designing healthier or more economical meal plans;
• Promoting healthy peer engagement and a safer digital future;
• Creating a “skills report card” for students to go alongside their academic transcript; and
• Helping educators develop customized learning plans for students.

Virtual office hours will be held on the following Mondays from 7-8 pm ET  

• September 15, 22, 29
• October 6, 13, 20, 27
• November 3, 10, 17, 24
• December 1, 8, 15
• January 5, 12, 19

For connection details, visit https://orise.orau.gov/ai-challenge/about/timeline.html 

Project Submission Due Date: January 20, 2026