our fall 2026 STEM sponsorships have been finalized and distributed.
187 Recipient Teams/Individuals
$64,000+ sponsorship dollars plus parts and additional support
Some notable projects:
• 4 highschool students developing wildfire technology to detect and respond to wildfires early through a combination of software and physical cameras and tech.
• Developing a wheelchair curb-climbing attachment to improve mobility and accessibility for wheelchair users.
• Making an autonomous surgical light that can follow where the surgeon is working and adjust its position to reduce shadows.
• Six-person team building a physical hang gliding simulator that suspends a pilot in a real harness and control bar paired with VR technology.
• Intraoral wearable sensor that monitors saliva biomarkers overnight to deliver endocrine-level insight into circadian health. Tells users not only how well they slept, but why that is.
• 3x3 puzzle cube developed as a hand-strength training device for astronauts and now being adapted for hand rehabilitation on Earth. Usable to track grip and finger strength over time.
• A probe to melt and traverse through thick ice sheets for Earth research advancements.
Next application window opens January 1!