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How can we use AI to propel our nation to
new heights of scientific and economic achievement?

The Presidential AI Challenge invites students across America to develop innovative AI-powered solutions to real-world problems. This national competition encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration while building essential AI literacy skills.

Challenge Categories

How can we use AI to imagine a better world for everyone?

How can we use AI tools to become stronger learners, problem-solvers, and responsible digital citizens?

How can we create an AI solution to address a real-world issue that benefits our community and country?

Timeline

  • β˜…
    November 5, 2025: The Day of AI America launches!
  • β˜…
    November - January: Students work on their projects with teacher guidance
  • β˜…
    February 13, 2026: Final submission deadline for all projects
  • β˜…
    March 2026: Judging period
  • β˜…
    April 2026: Winners announced
  • β˜…
    May 2026: White House event for Gold Medal winners

Judges

Projects will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of experts from government, education, and the technology sector:

  • β˜…Government officials
  • β˜…Various technology and state education executives
  • β˜…Leading university professors

Awards

Three awards for each grade band group:

  • πŸ₯‡Gold Medal
  • πŸ₯ˆSilver Medal
  • πŸ₯‰Bronze Medal

Grand Prize

Gold Medal schools will attend a celebration event later in the year

How to Participate

  1. Register your school: Teachers must register their class or school to participate in the challenge.
  2. Access curriculum materials: Use our grade-appropriate AI curriculum to help students understand AI concepts.
  3. Form student teams: Students work in small groups to identify a problem and develop an AI-powered solution.
  4. Create a project: Teams develop their ideas and create a presentation that explains their solution.
  5. Submit by the deadline: All projects must be submitted by February 13, 2026.