Build Real Solutions to Real-World Problems

You'll identify a problem, research solutions, build a prototype, and present your innovation, all guided by Harvard student STEM mentors.

Choose Your Innovation Field

Select one field to focus your 6-week project on

AI & Machine Learning

Build intelligent systems that learn and adapt

Biotechnology & Health

Solve health challenges with science

Climate & Sustainability

Create solutions for environmental problems

Robotics & Engineering

Design and build physical innovations

Week-by-Week Journey

From problem discovery to working prototype in 6 weeks

Build Something Impossible

Track 1: Voice Clone – record & remix your voice with AI

Track 2: Vibe Code – build a working app with Base44 or Lovable

Track 3: AI Art Director – generate an art series with prompts

60-second live demo of your AI creation

Your AI creation (voice clip, working app, or art series) + a 60-second live demo

Supervising AI tool use and guiding students through their chosen track

Research & Validation

Research methods workshop

User interview techniques

Problem framing & validation

Mentor feedback session

Research findings report

Guiding research methodology

Solution Design & Prototyping

Design thinking & ideation

Prototyping introduction

Feasibility analysis

Peer feedback rounds

Initial prototype concept

Facilitating ideation and refining concepts

Build & Iterate

Build & iterate on prototype

Technical mentorship deep-dives

Testing & validation

Progress presentations

Working prototype v1

Technical guidance and troubleshooting

Pitch Preparation

Storytelling techniques for STEM

Presentation coaching

Demo preparation

Dress rehearsal

Pitch deck & demo ready

Coaching presentation narrative

Demo Day Preparation

Final polish

Mentor review

Rehearse Demo Day presentations

Celebration & reflection

Complete capstone project

Final preparation and confidence building

What You Walk Away With

Working prototype or simulation

Technical documentation & research report

Live demo recording

Program Schedule

6 Saturday sessions (excluding Christmas and New Year weeks) - 9:00 AM EDT, 2 hrs per session, live on Zoom

Admissions & Eligibility

Who Can Apply

• Students in Grades 6–12 (Junior: 6th–8th, Senior: 9th–12th)

• No prior experience needed

• Just curiosity and commitment

What You Need

Laptop or tablet with Zoom

Stable internet connection

Commitment to attend all 6 sessions

How to Apply

Complete the application form below

Secure your spot with payment

Program Fees

Program Fee

Per student

Regular

What's Included

6 live sessions (2 hours per session)

Harvard student mentors (1:20 ratio)