Past Winners

Celebrating the brilliance of young innovators who are shaping the future of science, technology, and engineering. These exceptional teams demonstrate what’s possible when creativity meets collaboration.

2025 Winners

Global Champion: Team NovaTech

Students: Emma Carter, Daniel Li, Sophia Nguyen, Jacob Thompson
School: Jefferson High School, California
Project: RescueBot X – An Autonomous Disaster Response Robot
Team NovaTech developed a compact robot capable of navigating earthquake rubble to locate and assist trapped victims using thermal imaging and LiDAR technology. Judges praised their cutting-edge design and life-saving potential.

National Winner: Team EcoSpark

Students: Olivia Martinez, Ethan Chen, Grace Patel
School: Lincoln STEM Academy, Texas
Project: SmartGrid – AI-Powered Home Energy Management System
This team created an AI-driven platform that optimizes household energy usage, integrating solar power and battery storage to reduce carbon emissions by 40%. Their project impressed judges for its scalability and environmental impact.

2024 Winners

Global Champion: Team OceanGuard

Students: Jack Wilson, Priya Mehta, Lucas Chen, Hannah Scott
School: Madison Preparatory School, Massachusetts
Project: SeaSweep – Autonomous Ocean Cleanup Robot
SeaSweep uses image recognition and robotic arms to collect ocean plastic waste, transmitting real-time data to marine conservation teams. Judges lauded its potential to combat global environmental challenges.

National Winner: Team VitalAI

Students: Ava Johnson, Noah Kim, Isabella Torres
School: Franklin STEM Academy, Washington
Project: VitalAI – Wearable AI Health Monitoring System
VitalAI detects early signs of cardiovascular anomalies and alerts users and medical professionals through a secure app. The team’s integration of AI and healthcare impressed the judging panel for its practicality and innovation.

2023 Winners

Global Champion: Team GreenVision

Students: Sophia Parker, Ethan Davis, Mia Liu, Samuel Hernandez
School: Roosevelt Science High School, Illinois
Project: AgroBot – Precision Agriculture Robot
AgroBot leverages soil sensors, GPS, and machine learning to automate crop planting and irrigation, optimizing yield and conserving resources. Judges highlighted its potential to revolutionize sustainable farming.

National Winner: Team SafeRide

Students: Benjamin Lee, Layla Adams, Gabriella Rivera
School: Kennedy Technical Academy, Georgia
Project: SafeRide – AI-Powered Driver Assistance System
This advanced driver-assist system uses radar and cameras to detect obstacles and prevent collisions, significantly improving road safety. The project was commended for its real-world application in autonomous vehicle technology.

2022 Winners

Global Champion: Team LuminaTech

Students: William Thompson, Chloe Nguyen, Elijah Patel, Madison Brooks
School: Washington STEM Charter, Florida
Project: LuminaHome – Smart Energy Efficiency Platform
LuminaHome is an intelligent home automation system that reduces energy waste through adaptive lighting and heating controls. Judges applauded its potential to help households achieve net-zero emissions.

National Winner: Team AquaSense

Students: Charlotte White, Aiden Garcia, Zoe Martinez
School: Lincoln Preparatory School, New York
Project: AquaSense – Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring Device
This portable device uses sensors and IoT technology to monitor water quality in underserved communities, alerting users to contaminants. The judges praised its blend of accessibility and environmental impact.

Please note winners from only past three years are published.