Competitions.

Teams with an adult coach design a STEM-based solution to a real-world problem and build a business plan, in Aerospace & Aviation, Cyber-Technology & Security, Energy & Environment, Health & Nutrition or Water. Finalists become Pete Conrad Scholars, with patent guidance and scholarship opportunities.

TIMELINE

1. Activation stage closes — 29 Oct 2026NEXT
2. Innovation stage submission — 7 Jan 2027
3. Innovation Summit, Houston — Apr 2027

Who: Ages 13–18 · teams of 2–5 with an adult coach · Where: Online · summit in Houston

Students build AI-powered projects individually or in small teams; winners can earn an AI internship and scholarships.

TIMELINE

1. Registration deadline — 13 Nov 2026NEXT
2. Hackathon — 14 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026

Who: High-school students · solo or teams of 1–3 · Where: Online

Separate divisions for middle school, high school and university, with workshops, judges and prizes. Build a useful project that solves one clear problem for students, schools or local communities.

TIMELINE

1. Hackathon — 18 Dec 2026 – 21 Dec 2026NEXT

Who: Ages 13+ · solo or team · Where: Online

Students solve short computer-science theory problems and a programming problem in four contests; top scorers are invited to the ACSL Finals.

Talk to the Computer Science Department first — The department registers our school team.

TIMELINE

1. Contest #1 opens — 19 Oct 2026
2. Team registration deadline — 31 Dec 2026NEXT
3. Contest #1 closes — 10 Jan 2027

Who: School teams registered by an advisor · Where: Online (HackerRank)

Teams of up to three students apply with a completed research project in science, social sciences, software or technological design. Successful projects go on to regional exhibitions and the national final; top projects may represent Türkiye at ISEF and EUCYS.

Talk to the Computer Science Department first — Projects must be completed before applying, so start early.

TIMELINE

1. Applications open — 23 Sep 2026 (passed)
2. Application deadline — 4 Jan 2027NEXT

Who: High-school students · teams of up to 3 · Where: Online application (TÜBİTAK system)

Participants get guidance, resources and mentoring from the Earth Foundation community; selected teams get support to turn ideas into real-world impact.

TIMELINE

1. Registration deadline — 10 Jan 2027NEXT
2. Submission deadline — 31 Jan 2027

Who: Ages 13–19 · Where: Online

Teams develop a business or social-innovation concept and advance through three rounds with free learning resources. Finalists compete for a prize pool of over $100,000.

TIMELINE

1. Submission window opens — 16 Sep 2026 (passed)
2. Submission deadline — 14 Jan 2027NEXT
3. Finals, Limitless World Summit — 29 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027

Who: Ages 14–18 · teams · Where: Online · finals in Delaware

A global, virtual entrepreneurship competition: complete the free Blue Ocean mini-course, develop an innovative business idea and submit a short video pitch.

TIMELINE

1. Pitch submission deadline — 21 Feb 2027NEXT

Who: Ages 14–18 · Where: Virtual

A global technology and entrepreneurship programme with a structured curriculum and mentors. Teams advance through quarterfinal, semifinal and final rounds, with awards and scholarships.

TIMELINE

1. Registration opens — 12 Oct 2026 (passed)
2. Registration closes — 11 Mar 2027NEXT
3. Submission deadline — 5 May 2027

Who: Girls aged 8–18 · teams · Where: Online · finals at the World Summit

Teams present their projects to an international jury in English, in categories such as Software, Mechatronics, Robotics and Hardware Control.

TIMELINE

1. Registration closes — 15 Mar 2027NEXT
2. World Finals, Bucharest — May 2027

Who: Teams of 1–3 · presented in English · Where: In-person finals, Bucharest