Join the IAI²O Global Community
Become a Judge, Volunteer, or Sponsor
The International AI Innovation Olympiad (IAI²O) brings together talented teenagers from around the world to explore how artificial intelligence can advance science, business, and society.
We invite researchers, educators, engineers, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, students, institutions, and mission-aligned organizations to help us create a rigorous, inclusive, and inspiring experience for the next generation of AI innovators.
Whether you contribute your expertise, your time, or your support, you can make a meaningful difference.
Serve as an IAI²O Judge
Help Recognize the Next Generation of AI Innovators
IAI²O judges evaluate student work with fairness, rigor, and care. Judges may support one or more competition tracks:
- AI Innovators Challenge (AIIC): AI knowledge, problem-solving, creativity, and responsible AI practice
- AI for Science (AI4Sci): AI-enabled scientific research, methodology, evidence, and impact
- AI for Business (AI4Biz): AI-powered products, business models, market understanding, and practical value
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from:
- University faculty, researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and advanced graduate students
- AI, data science, engineering, and technology professionals
- Scientists with interdisciplinary AI experience
- Entrepreneurs, investors, product leaders, and business professionals
- Educators and nonprofit leaders with experience supporting youth innovation
Prior judging experience is helpful but not required. Judges should have relevant subject-matter experience, be able to evaluate work in English, and be committed to encouraging young people through thoughtful and constructive feedback.
Judge Responsibilities
Depending on the competition round and track, judges may be asked to:
- Review student submissions, research projects, presentations, or business proposals
- Score entries using the official IAI²O evaluation rubric
- Participate in live presentations, interviews, or question-and-answer sessions
- Provide concise, constructive feedback to participants
- Attend a short judge orientation or calibration session
- Maintain confidentiality and disclose any potential conflict of interest
The expected time commitment and schedule will be shared before a judge confirms participation.
Why Become a Judge?
- Support talented young people working at the frontier of AI and interdisciplinary innovation
- Discover emerging ideas across science, business, and technology
- Connect with an international community of educators, researchers, and industry leaders
- Contribute to responsible, high-quality AI education
- Receive official recognition for your service
Ready to contribute your expertise?
Volunteer with IAI²O
Help Create an Exceptional Global Competition Experience
IAI²O volunteers help participants, judges, mentors, speakers, families, and guests feel welcomed and supported. Opportunities may be available online and in person, depending on the competition stage and location.
Featured In-Person Event
- Location: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) — Cambridge, MA, USA
- Dates: September 25 - 27, 2026
Volunteer Opportunities
Roles may include:
- Participant registration and check-in
- Student and team support
- Judge and speaker liaison support
- Session coordination and presentation timing
- Technology and audiovisual assistance
- Venue guidance and guest support
- Awards ceremony and event logistics
- Photography, videography, and social media support
- Translation and international participant support
- Online event moderation and administrative support
Assignments will be based on each volunteer's interests, experience, availability, language skills, and event needs.
Who Can Volunteer?
We welcome responsible and enthusiastic individuals who care about education, technology, and youth development. Some roles may require volunteers to be at least 18 years old, complete event training, or follow additional youth-safety and confidentiality requirements.
What Volunteers Can Expect
- A role description and schedule before the event
- Orientation and support from the IAI²O organizing team
- Opportunities to work with an international education and innovation community
- Official recognition for completed volunteer service
Help us make IAI²O welcoming, organized, and memorable.
Sponsor IAI²O
Invest in Young Talent. Advance Responsible AI Innovation.
IAI²O welcomes companies, foundations, universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and individual supporters who share our commitment to expanding access to high-quality AI education and empowering young innovators worldwide.
Sponsorship can help us:
- Provide cash prizes and special awards
- Offer travel grants and participation support to deserving students
- Expand access for students from underrepresented or underserved communities
- Support competition technology, venues, educational resources, and event operations
- Connect students with mentors, researchers, and industry leaders
- Share outstanding youth-led AI projects with a global audience
Sponsor a Prize or Create a Special Award
Sponsors may contribute to the general prize fund or propose a mission-aligned award, subject to approval by IAI²O. Opportunities may include:
- Overall Excellence Awards
- AI Innovators Challenge Awards
- AI for Science Awards
- AI for Business Awards
- Responsible AI Award
- AI for Social Impact Award
- Interdisciplinary Innovation Award
- Emerging Innovator Award
- Student Travel Scholarship or Access Grant
Custom award themes and prize amounts can be discussed with the IAI²O team. Awards should reflect IAI²O's educational mission and may include cash prizes, scholarships, research opportunities, mentorship, technology resources, or other approved benefits.
Other Ways to Support
Partners may also contribute:
- Cloud computing or software credits
- Hardware, equipment, or technical resources
- Mentors, speakers, or expert judges
- Student internships, lab visits, or learning opportunities
- Venue, travel, hospitality, media, or operational support
Sponsor Recognition
Depending on the partnership level, recognition may include:
- Logo placement on approved IAI²O webpages and event materials
- Recognition during the Global Summit or awards ceremony
- Acknowledgment in selected communications and social media
- Opportunities to engage with the IAI²O community through approved educational activities
- Recognition associated with an approved sponsored award
All partnerships are designed to protect the integrity of the competition. Sponsorship does not influence judging, rankings, participant selection, or competition results. Judges and sponsors must follow IAI²O conflict-of-interest and confidentiality requirements.
Let's build a partnership that expands opportunity and celebrates meaningful AI innovation.
Together, We Can Expand What Young Innovators Believe Is Possible
By serving as a judge, volunteering your time, or sponsoring an award, you help young people turn curiosity into knowledge, ideas into solutions, and responsible innovation into real-world impact.
Join the IAI²O global community and help shape the future of learning with AI.
Questions or partnership proposals: info@iai2o-official.org