Student Opens Marvel-Themed Cafe in Moradabad
A young entrepreneur turned his love for Iron Man into a thriving student hangout in India. Stark Cafe now serves hundreds of college students looking for affordable food and a place to belong.
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16-Year-Old 'AI Kid of India' Teaches 7 Million for Free
A self-taught teenager from Kerala built his first robot at 12 and now advises governments while running his own AI company. His free online academy has reached over seven million students worldwide.
Teen Turns High School Project Into Ocean Cleanup Empire
At 16, Boyan Slat saw more plastic than fish while diving in Greece and decided to do something about it. His high school project became The Ocean Cleanup, now removing tons of trash from the world's oceans.
114 Philippine Teams Compete in National Robotics Challenge
Over 100 student teams from across the Philippines gathered in Iloilo City to showcase their robotics skills and innovation. The competition proved that Filipino students are ready to lead in tomorrow's tech-driven world.
19-Year-Old Co-Founder Grows AI Startup to 54 Employees
A teenager in a foreign country took a leap of faith with an entrepreneur 8,000 miles away and built a thriving AI company in just 18 months. His raw reflection on watching his startup grow beyond needing him captures the bittersweet beauty of entrepreneurial success.
Virginia Middle School Robotics Team Wins Innovation Prize
A middle school robotics team from Richmond County, Virginia just tied for first place at the region's premier STEM competition. Four students and their coaches beat out 35 teams to claim top honors at the Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren.
High Schoolers Win $800 at Virginia STEM Competition
A Westmoreland High School team took third place at Virginia's Innovation Challenge, competing alongside 35 teams to solve real engineering problems. The weekend event connects students with Navy engineers and national STEM leaders.
Teen Builds $40 Air Purifier, Teaches Delhi Students
When air pollution threatened his city, 17-year-old Aarkin Soni grabbed a cardboard box and changed the game. Now he's teaching government school kids to build their own clean air solutions for just ₹2,500.
35 Student Teams Compete in Navy STEM Challenge at Dahlgren
Middle and high school students from across Virginia tackled real Navy engineering problems in a high-energy competition that's building tomorrow's technical workforce. The Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren showcased young STEM talent solving complex challenges under pressure.
Oklahoma Middle School Robotics Team Thrives Under New STEM Push
Chisholm Middle School in Oklahoma is proving that small town students can compete in cutting-edge robotics competitions. Under Principal Robin Eckert's leadership, the school's growing STEM program is giving middle schoolers hands-on experience building and programming robots.
1,600 Alexandria Students Turn Curiosity Into Science Projects
More than 1,600 middle and high school students in Alexandria spent months investigating questions that mattered to them personally, culminating in a citywide science fair that showcased 200 exceptional projects. With 90 community volunteers judging and several students advancing to regional competition, the event proved that when schools trust young people to explore their passions, remarkable innovation follows.
Canada's Robotics Competition Celebrates 25 Years
A quarter-century of inspiring young innovators reaches a milestone as Canada's premier student robotics competition prepares for its 25th anniversary event. Thousands of students from coast to coast have discovered their passion for engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork through this transformative program.
Teen Girls Turn Climate Ideas Into Action in Macedonia
High school girls across North Macedonia are solving environmental challenges through a youth innovation program. Their projects range from air purification systems to renewable energy solutions.
Montreal Robotics Competition Celebrates 25 Years
Canada's premier student robotics competition is marking its 25th anniversary with a four-day event bringing together young innovators from across the country. MØ-DUEL 2026 challenges high school teams to build, program, and compete with robots while celebrating a quarter-century of inspiring tomorrow's tech leaders.
Ghana Launches National STEM Competition for Primary Schools
A new nationwide program in Ghana is helping primary school students build confidence and innovation skills through hands-on STEM projects and public presentations. The Quiz Talk initiative aims to close the gap between well-resourced and underserved schools while preparing young minds for future careers.
Students Host Hackathon With $4,000 in Prizes
Emerald High School students are running their own tech competition this Saturday, welcoming middle and high schoolers to code for prizes worth up to $4,000. The free event shows how student leaders are creating opportunities that didn't exist before.
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Mexico Launches Robot Soccer Tournament Ahead of World Cup
Mexico is hosting a robotics competition where teams build soccer-playing robots, blending sports excitement with STEM education. The tournament runs April through June 2026 as part of the country's FIFA World Cup programming.
Santa Maria Students Compete in Coast Fusion Robotics Event
Middle school students from two California districts showcased their engineering skills at a robotics competition where they built, coded, and explained their creative solutions. The event brought young innovators together to solve puzzles and share their passion for STEM.
Rivers State Opens Youth Innovation Hub to Fight Unemployment
Rivers State, Nigeria just launched a training hub designed to equip young people with job skills in tech, cooking, and entrepreneurship. The facility offers free six-month programs in robotics, web design, and more to help youth become self-reliant.