• Technovation: US School Cohort*

    Equip US educators to guide youth AI innovation through our cohort experience. Launch the Technovation Challenge where youth build community solutions using AI and coding (40 hours of student project-based learning).

    Apply to join this national cohort to access funding + training:

     

    • $1,500 Educator Stipend for successful program completion.
    • Up to $3,000* + In-Person Training for schools engaging 30+ youth.

    Priority is given to Title I schools in the United States, programs engaging female youth, and schools in AZ, CA, MA, OH, OR, and TX. In-school implementation is prioritized, but out-of-school time is welcomed.

    Short on time? If you cannot commit to 40 hours, try our 5-hour AI Mini Track (and earn a $500 stipend)! Skip this application and register for the AI Mini Track here  

    Note: All stipend funding is reserved for new partners in the United States. Funding is delivered at program completion and contingent upon educator post-survey responses. Start-up funding (up to $3,000) is limited and awarded based on alignment & priority.

  • School Information

    Provide context about your school or organization
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Are you a Title I school or does your organization serve students from Title I schools?*

  • Program Implementation Schedule

    The Technovation Challenge requires a minimum of 40 student learning hours completed by May 2027. Technovation provides a free curriculum & online platform for students to submit their projects to our global competition. (Students submit online to Technovation's competition; local sites may optionally run in person pitch events)
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  • Anticipated Start Date*
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  • Anticipated End Date*
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  • Youth Recruitment & Engagement

  • Facilitation & Logistics

  • Do you have access to devices (1 laptop/chrome book per student team), and internet-connected meeting space?*

  • Start-Up Funding Application

    Schools and organizations committed to recruiting and retaining at least 30 students can apply for up to $3,000 start-up funding to launch their partnership with Technovation. Accepted teachers will receive stipends regardless of whether their school applies for and received start-up funding.
  • Would your organization like to apply for additional start-up funding?*
  • Preliminary Budget Proposal: Please please complete the brief budget template to explain how your site will utilize up to $3,000 start-up funding (e.g., laptops, recruitment materials, transportation, facilitator stipends).*
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  • Please confirm your commitment to the following administrative and programmatic requirements:*

  • The Application Journey: Next Steps & Timeline

    To keep things perfectly clear, here is what happens after you hit submit:

    Step 1: Priority Deadlines & Rolling Reviews
    September 1st, 2026: General priority deadline for the funded program cohort

    Please Note: Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submissions!

    Step 2: The Discovery Call (7 - 10 Days After Submission)
    If your application meets our criteria, our team will invite you to a short discovery call. During this call, we will:

    • Learn about your school, team, and programmatic plans.
    • Confirm your eligibility for the $1,500 Educator Stipend and/or the $2,000 - $3,000 Start-Up Funding.
    • Formally explain how both funding streams are tracked and processed


    Step 3: Training & Launch Preparation (Fall 2026)

    • Educator Training: You and your cohort will attend our curriculum training to get fully equipped with resources. In-person training for those receiving start-up funding.
    • Launch & First Fund Distribution: Kick off your program with your students!
      • Start-up funding recipients will receive their Launch Milestone payment (First 50%) at this stage to cover setup costs.

    Step 4: Program Milestones & Final Payouts (Spring 2027)

    • Start-Up Funding Milestone 2: The remaining 50% of start-up funds is distributed once your student teams have submitted their projects to the Technovation competition
    • Educator Stipends: The $1,500 stipends are paid directly to educators upon completion of the curriculum and final evaluation surveys.
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