πŸš€ AI Innovation Challenge

Design the Future. Solve Real Problems with AI.

Over 90 students. 4 weeks. 1 winning idea that might actually come to life.

How It Works

Your class forms teams, brainstorms an AI-powered solution to a real problem, designs how it would work, and pitches it to win. The winning teams' ideas might actually get built.

πŸ“… The 4-Week Timeline

Each week builds on the last. By Week 4, you'll have a polished pitch ready for the world.

Week 1

πŸ’‘ Ideation & Teams

Learn what AI actually is. Form teams. Brainstorm problems you want to solve. Submit your team's idea brief.

Week 2

πŸ› οΈ Design Your System

Answer the hard questions: What data do you need? What could go wrong? Start building your pitch deck.

Week 3

🎀 Rehearsal & Feedback

Practice your pitch. Get feedback from classmates. Refine and polish before the big day.

Week 4

πŸŽ‰ The Exhibition

Present to an audience. Get judged on originality, feasibility, and clarity. πŸ₯‡ πŸ₯ˆ πŸ₯‰ Win prizes.

🌟 See Example Projects

Stuck? Here are 5 detailed examples of what a complete project looks likeβ€”from problem to solution to pitch.

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AI Study Buddy

Generates personalized quizzes from student notes using NLP. Helps students study more effectively.

Classification
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Arabic Fact-Check

Flags potentially false or misleading news articles in Arabic social media. Fights misinformation.

LOCAL β€’ NLP
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NGO Matcher

Matches volunteers with Lebanese NGOs based on skills, location, and interests using recommendations.

LOCAL β€’ Recommendation
🎯

School Navigator Bot

Chatbot that instantly answers questions about school rules, schedules, and procedures in Arabic.

NLP β€’ Retrieval
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Beirut Route Optimizer

Suggests the fastest commute route considering traffic, time of day, and congestion patterns.

LOCAL β€’ Optimization
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can we change teams?

Teams are final after Week 1. Choose your teammates carefully! You'll work together for 4 weeks, so pick people you trust and can communicate with.

What if our idea is too big?

That's okay! In Week 2, you'll scope down to a realistic prototype or mockup. You don't need a fully working AIβ€”a great design and clear thinking matter more.

Do we need coding skills?

No! This challenge is about design and thinking, not coding. You can show your idea with wireframes, flowcharts, videos, or even a paper prototype.

What happens if we win?

The winning team's idea gets built! The teacher will work with you over the following weeks to create a real, working prototype or demo that you can show off.

How will we be judged?

On 5 criteria: Originality (Is it new?), Usefulness (Does it solve a real problem?), Clarity (Can we understand your pitch?), AI Knowledge (Do you understand the AI?), and Feasibility (Is it doable?).

How should we save our work?

Each week's student packet auto-saves your progress. You can also export as PDF or JSON for backup. Use the Save/Export buttons in each packet.