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STEM2CONNECT PRESENTS

AI HACKATHON
2025

A global project-building experience for students who want to learn with AI, build something real, and create lasting impact.

No coding experience? No problem. If you can describe a problem and are willing to learn, you can participate.

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[ 01 / THE MISSION ]

Not a weekend sprint.
A launchpad.

The STEM2Connect Hackathon puts learning, mentorship, and real-world impact ahead of high-pressure competition. Over several weeks, you will turn a focused idea into a functional project with a team, mentors, and an international community behind you.

See what you will build
01

Learn by building

Use modern AI tools and APIs to make a project, not just a prototype deck.

02

Build together

Form a team of 2-3 or join individually and connect with collaborators.

03

Keep growing

Promising teams can continue developing their ideas after Demo Day.

[ 02 / YOUR BUILD SEQUENCE ]

From first idea
to Demo Day.

  1. 01

    Register + form a team

    Bring friends, meet collaborators, or participate on your own.

  2. 02

    Attend live AI sessions

    Learn problem validation, AI tools and APIs, design, and pitching. Every session is recorded.

  3. 03

    Build with mentor support

    Create a simple, functional solution and get thoughtful feedback along the way.

  4. 04

    Present at Demo Day

    Show what you built, what you learned, and the impact your project could make.

[ 03 / CHOOSE A SIGNAL ]

Pick a track.
Find a real problem.

Each track is a starting point, not a limit. Choose the problem you care about and make it yours.

T-01

Education

Learning, accessibility, tutoring, and academic organization.

T-02

Healthcare

Health education, patient resources, public health, and access.

T-03

Sustainability

Climate, resource efficiency, environmental challenges, and living well.

T-04

Scientific Research

Tools for analysis, organization, collaboration, and communication.

T-05

Community Impact

Accessibility, inclusion, volunteering, and information sharing.

AI COMPONENT REQUIRED Every project connects to at least one AI-related tool, API, dataset, or external service.

[ 04 / HUMAN SUPPORT ]

Big ideas need
real people.

Industry professionals, researchers, engineers, domain experts, and STEM2Connect team members will help you navigate the work.

Experienced mentors support ambitious technical projects. STEM2Connect mentors make sure every team has guidance, accountability, project planning help, and presentation support.

YOUR MENTOR CAN HELP WITH

  • Defining a focused project scope
  • Planning a realistic build
  • Solving technical roadblocks
  • Getting feedback from users
  • Preparing your Demo Day story
Become a mentor
[ 05 / MISSION OUTPUT ]

Make it real.

01

GitHub repository

Your source code and project documentation, ready to share.

02

Demo video

A short walk-through that shows your project working.

03

Live presentation

Present the problem, solution, learning, and next steps on Demo Day.

[ 06 / CONTINUE THE SIGNAL ]

Demo Day is not
the end of your project.

High-performing and deeply committed teams may receive continued mentorship, guidance, future program connections, and opportunities to develop their projects into research, leadership, or community initiatives.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Build something
that matters.

Join a global community of students learning how to turn ideas into impact.

Register for the Hackathon