A Foundational Program for Motivated High School and College Students and Early-Career Professionals

Program Impact!

This foundational entrepreneurship program is designed for students seeking to accelerate their ability to innovate at the intersection of artificial intelligence and various disciplines

The landscape of modern industry, particularly within the critical disciplines of life sciences and engineering, is undergoing a profound transformation. Driven by the relentless march of artificial intelligence (AI), these once distinct disciplines are now inextricably linked. For students aspiring to excel in these fields, from the next generation of engineers to the physicians who will deliver care, a foundational understanding of AI, combined with strong research, innovation skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset, is no longer merely advantageous; it is an absolute prerequisite for future career resilience and impact.

📈The World Economic Forum projects that by 2027, over 97 million new roles globally will emerge in fields powered by AI, health tech, biotechnology, and human-machine collaboration.

📈The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates that jobs in biomedical engineering and health informatics will experience faster-than-average growth, with AI literacy and research capabilities consistently ranking among the most sought-after skills.

📈A recent PwC report (2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer) highlights a 56% wage premium for workers possessing AI skills.

And yet, only a fraction of students are exposed to these opportunities early enough to influence their college path or career direction. The IMPACT Labs Academy’s FutureRx/FutureX Program is designed to close this gap. This immersive and intensive program empowers students to learn how to:

And develop the following interdisciplinary skills:

Curriculum Overview

Most students can identify problems, such as stressed peers, environmental waste, and inefficient systems. But few know how to turn those observations into real, working solutions. That changes in this program. In this intensive, team-based program, you will master the complete innovation process: identifying problems through systematic research, designing AI-powered solutions, building functional prototypes, and pitching ideas like an entrepreneur. No coding experience? No problem. You will learn the fundamentals of Python and machine learning as you develop your AI prototype. Working in collaborative teams, you will create an AI-based innovation from scratch, consider its ethical implications, develop a company strategy around it, and pitch your fictitious start-up on Demo Day. This program doesn’t just teach innovation. It transforms you into an innovator.

Keep scrolling to see some examples of what recent grads built in this program.

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FAQ

1. Program Value

How does the program differ from existing ones?

This isn’t just another online bootcamp or technical workshop. It is a live, high-impact, project-based fellowship designed and led by Vinitha, a biomedical data scientist and health innovation leader with 20+ years of experience translating AI research into real-world products.

While other programs may teach you to build an app or run an AI model, this program helps you go deeper:
✅ Identify an unmet need grounded in research
✅ Design and test an AI-powered solution
✅ Build a simple prototype
✅ Communicate your work through a compelling innovation brief and pitch presentation

The curriculum integrates research methodology, applied AI, and entrepreneurial thinking based on MIT’s disciplined entrepreneurship approach, preparing students for outcomes that matter in graduate admissions, startup pitches, or industry placements. Whether you are preparing for school, graduate programs in engineering, jobs in engineering, or a future in entrepreneurship, this program helps you create something that sets you apart. It provides you with a portfolio-worthy innovation project that showcases initiative, interdisciplinary thinking, and your ability to lead from idea to implementation.

By the end, you will be well-prepared to continue through the IMPACT Labs 1:1 Mentorship Program for deeper exploration and support, if you choose to do so.

How is this program different from the school/college curriculum?

Most school systems don’t teach students how to apply their knowledge to real-world innovation. Here’s what’s missing, and how this program bridges the gap:

• 🚫 From theory to translation: Traditional coursework teaches concepts like machine learning, public health, or biomedical devices, but in isolation.
  ☑️ This program helps students integrate their academic learning across courses to design AI-powered solutions for real-world problems.
• 🔄 Bridging siloed knowledge: Courses are often designed to master knowledge within a single field. Rarely do students have the opportunity to combine research, coding, human-centered design, and ethics into a single, integrated project.
  ☑️ This program guides students to work across disciplines, just as real research teams do, by applying knowledge from various disciplines to solve meaningful problems.
• 🛠️ Beyond class assignments: Most student projects conclude with a paper or lab report and remain confined to the classroom.
  ☑️ This program guides students from problem identification to prototype development to pitch presentation, enabling them to produce a portfolio-ready project that can be utilized for job interviews, research positions, or graduate school applications.
• 👀 Real-world innovation lens: Academic labs may not always reflect the pace and mindset of startups or product innovation.
  ☑️ This program utilizes a real-world innovation framework, grounded in experience from the startup, research, and industries, helping students think like founders, builders, and translational scientists.

This program doesn’t replace your coursework. It multiplies its value by helping you connect, apply, and extend what you have learned in schools into the real world.

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2. Application, Pre-requisites, Pricing

Is this course open to beginners?

Yes.

What happens once I submit my application?

Your application will be reviewed within 48 hours. If admitted, you will receive an email asking to confirm your admission. Once you confirm admission, you will receive onboarding instructions and payment details via email. If you are not admitted, you will also receive an email notification.

Should I know coding?

Basic familiarity will be nice, but not required. You will be introduced to Python AI/ML coding during the program. If you have coding experience and want to build a tech product, we can provide the necessary guidance to help you maximize the value from the program.

I do not reside in the U.S. Can I still participate?

You may be able to. Please apply still, and we will reach out to you with additional information.

Is there an Info session?

Please email contact@impactlabsacademy.com expressing your interest in an information session.

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3. Program Details

What is included in the program?

• Weekly live sessions
• Project-based learning using real-world challenges
• Guided AI exploration
• Weekly study materials and assignments
• Work on prototyping a solution for one selected real-world problem
• Individualized project feedback
• Access to a small, curated peer group

At the end of the program, students will also participate in a Demo Day where they will pitch their prototype. They will also receive a Certificate of Completion.

What if I miss a live session?

Recordings of all live sessions will be available to students in the course portal for on-demand access until the end of the course duration.

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4. Post-program Details

Are course materials accessible after the program?

Yes, students will have lifetime access to any PDFs and reading materials provided via Google Drive, allowing them to refer to them at any time after the program.

Are there any follow-up programs for those who completed this program?

Yes, if students wish to continue building their AI portfolio independently or work on challenging new projects in-depth and require mentorship, they can enroll in the IMPACT Labs 1:1 Mentorship program. For more details and to express interest, please email contact@impactlabsacademy.com.

Will I receive a letter of recommendation after this program?

Please note that this program does not include a college recommendation letter. However, students who continue into the IMPACT Labs 1:1 Mentorship program may be eligible for a letter of recommendation upon completion, at the mentor’s discretion and based on demonstrated merit and commitment.