From Student to Innovator

In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, top grades and generic STEM programs are no longer sufficient differentiators. Years of hard work risk blending into a sea of similar resumes.

InnovateX, our high-rigor innovation program, changes that.

InnovateX students learn to apply AI to solve scientific problems.
They build research-grounded AI prototypes and graduate with tangible work, developing the research, AI, and entrepreneurial skills needed to continue innovating independently.

The result: a strong innovation portfolio valued by top colleges, research programs, and internship evaluators.

Why choose InnovateX program?

Domain-Driven Passion Projects

At IMPACT Labs, students don’t choose problems from a fixed list. The curriculum is designed to first guide them in identifying real challenges within their own domains of interest and then develop AI solutions, depending on the feasibility of implementation.

A Structured Innovation Framework from Idea to Execution

Built on CONNECT-7TM – a structured, repeatable innovation framework developed by an applied AI scientist and entrepreneur. Students learn to systematically identify unmet needs, frame strong problem statements, apply AI responsibly, and iterate toward meaningful solutions.

Portfolio-Ready Outcomes with Expert Mentorship

Every student completes the program with a polished, end-to-end AI project they can confidently present in college applications, competitions, or publications, developed under the guidance of an experienced practitioner in AI.

What will you learn?

Program Roadmap

Program Information

Prerequisities

High school students (ambitious 8th graders may apply)

Ideal for students exploring STEM careers and academic pathways, not just computer science

Ideal for those preparing for college and internship applications, science fairs, hackathons, etc.

Basic coding knowledge is helpful but not required.* 

Format & Fees

Format: 
10 live online small-group sessions of 3 hours each + asynchronous mentor support throughout the program duration

Student-to-mentor ratio: 20:1 for lectures and 3:1 for projects

Price: $999 $897**
First 5 applicants in each cohort receive a 20% discount.

Scholarships: Scholarships are available; Check the FAQ section.

Schedule

Spring Cohort: 
March 1 – May 10, 2026

Spring Cohort Live Sessions Schedule: 
Sundays; 1:00 – 4:00 PM CST
(No class on March 15)

Summer Cohort: 
July 13 – July 24, 2026

Summer Cohort Live Sessions Schedule: 
Monday – Friday; 3:00 – 6:00 PM CST 

*Students with no prior coding or Python experience enjoyed building AI models and solving real-world problems in past cohorts. They can apply and upskill with our Python refresher modules.
**InnovateX and ScholarX are the only two programs currently offered by IMPACT Labs. There are no add-ons, upsells, or additional fees. Over 10 weeks, and for the cost of a few after-school activities, students gain applied Python and AI skills, complete an AI innovation project, and learn a structured framework they can reuse to build additional projects independently. This creates a clear, authentic trajectory of interest that strengthens college applications, science fair submissions, and internship opportunities, positioning students ahead of their peers in today’s AI-forward era.

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Middle School Program

If you are in middle school and curious about AI, join our waitlist for the Middle School Program, launching early 2026!