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Young innovators from seven Indian states are building AI-powered robots to solve real-world problems at Gujarat's biggest robotics festival. The 36-hour challenge brings together students creating everything from security systems to deep-sea exploration tech.
Young innovators in Amman will showcase AI projects, vocational training programs, and cutting-edge technology at the German Embassy's first Innovation Day this Saturday. The celebration marks 36 years of German Unity and seven decades of partnership that's brought nearly €700 million in recent development support to Jordan.
Thailand is bringing competitive video gaming into classrooms nationwide, transforming esports from entertainment into a pathway for students to develop digital skills for the creative economy. The Ministry of Education will launch the program through existing school clubs, focusing on technology, analytical thinking, teamwork, and self-management.
A new continental competition invites young Africans aged 15 to 35 to create AI and robotics solutions that could transform the continent's economy. Winners connect with investors and policymakers to turn their innovations into real-world impact.
A new smartwatch inspired by NASA's Artemis mission lets kids aged 9 and up program their own wearable device using Python, with zero assembly required. CircuitMess designed the fully hackable gadget to arrive just as real astronauts orbit the moon for the first time in over 50 years.
Hundreds of students and families packed NeoCity's STEM Day in Osceola County to explore robotics, emergency tech, and semiconductor innovations shaping tomorrow's careers. The event connected future leaders with industry experts across 30+ organizations.
Middle schoolers in Evansville are now designing drones, coding robots, and 3D printing their ideas thanks to a brand new innovation studio. Three more Catholic schools across Indiana are opening similar labs to prepare elementary students for tech careers.