INTERESTED IN OPENING A CHAPTER?

Bring The AI Equity Project to your school or community with no experience required.

Apply to Start a Chapter

ABOUT STARRTING A CHAPTER

Opening a chapter means launching a student-led AI initiative in your school or community. Here's what that looks like:

  • ✔️ Lead a team through the AI for Impact Challenge — identify a community member facing a problem and design an AI solution for them
  • ✔️ Host local events like AI education workshops for older adults and underrepresented communities (resources provided).
  • ✔️ Create Challenge Kits — physical activities that teach AI to students without internet access.
  • ✔️ Receive mentorship & support throughout your project from our national team and university partners.
  • ✔️ Build standout experience in leadership, problem-solving, and community innovation — no technical background required.
  • ✔️ All costs and learning mateials are covered — we provide everything you need to get started, wherever you are in the world.

WHY SHOULD YOU START A CHAPTER?

📄 Easy Application

It takes just 10 minutes to apply for a chapter.

🎓 Educational Access

Competing and teaching others is a hands-on learning experience no class could teach you. Additionally, gain access to university-level AI resources, lectures, and project support.

💡 Design + Publish + Patent

Get a structured opportunity to design, publish and patent a technically impressive AI solution for a community problem at no cost.

🏆 International Awards

Receive official board member status and national recognition. Winners of the many competitions recieve international-level awards announced before college applications are due

🤝 Competition + Service

Chapters uniquely blend innovation, leadership, and community outreach in a way highly regarded by all.

📅 Required for AIIC

Chapter status is required for entry to AIIC 2025. Deadline: Sept. 19, 2025.

Rules for ChaptersDiscover the Competition(s)

REFERRAL PROGRAM

Referral

If you refer someone who applies, you'll be honored with the prestigious Founder’s Circle Award — recognized on social media and during the AIIC awards ceremony.

Referred students also receive a higher chance of acceptance.

NO EXPERIENCE? NO PROBLEM.

All you need is passion. We provide the curriculum, mentors, and tools to succeed — no matter your background.

Start a Chapter