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USD 100 to enter · Compete for a USD 1,000 prize pool|Applications close February 15, 2027

Everything students and families ask before joining.

Eligibility & registration

Open to students in grades 8–12 anywhere in the world. Students register individually and can compete solo or as part of a team of up to 5 members.

Students register individually. They can compete solo or form a team of up to 5 members.

Open to students in grades 8–12 anywhere in the world.

No. The program uses no-code AI tools. No prior coding required.

Program & schedule

10 weeks, from February 27, 2027 to May 1, 2027.

February 27, 2027.

Live every Saturday at 9:00 AM EDT. Recordings shared with all registered students.

All session recordings are shared with registered students.

Competition & teams

Students spend 10 weeks building a working AI-powered product. Live sessions run every Saturday at 9:00 AM EDT. Semifinals are in Week 8; the top 10 advance to pitch at the Week 10 Grand Finals.

Each student registers individually. Once registered, students can compete solo or form a team of up to 5 members.

Students build a working AI-powered product across 10 weeks.

Projects are assessed by Harvard student mentors on problem quality, AI integration, product quality, business thinking, and presentation.

Fees & prizes

Entry is USD 60. Applications close February 15, 2027.

A USD 1,000 prize pool shared by the top 3 finishers, plus certificates and special awards. Finalists receive 1-on-1 mentorship with a Harvard student mentor and recommendation letters.

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