Online qualifiers
Submit abstract, methodology, and early results for scoring.
Key timeline
2026 seasonApr 28Submission deadline
May 18Finalist announcement
Jul 22 - 26Phase 3: Global summit & awards
Mentorship & review
Weekly review clinics and mentor feedback to refine submissions.
Tracks & eligibility
Open to high school and undergraduate teams worldwide.
- STEM Innovation
- Health & Life Sciences
- Social Impact & Policy
- Creative Technology
Judging criteria
- Originality & research depth
- Impact potential
- Execution & presentation
- Collaboration & ethics
Awards & benefits
Scholarships, grants, and partner lab placements for top teams.
48Scholarships
12Research grants
25Mentor partners