AI Foundations & Youth Founder Incubator

Building the next generation of AI-ready founders, starting with core literacy and a first venture.

This track gives youth the foundational AI skills and mindsets they need to participate in the future of work. They leave with an AI Literacy Certificate and their first venture concept.


• Introduces young people to AI as a practical tool, not a mysterious technology.

• Builds essential AI literacy: safe use, basic concepts, ethics, and real-world applications.

• Teaches prompt engineering basics so participants can actually use AI to produce quality work.

• Guides participants to design a simple product, service, or project for their community.

• Positions youth as emerging founders who can translate AI skills into opportunity.


Outcomes and credentials

• AI Literacy Certificate

• Demonstrated understanding of key AI concepts, terminology, and responsible use.

• A written pitch that can be shared with schools, employers, or programs.


Who it’s for

• Students interested in technology, entrepreneurship, or creative problem solving.

• Youth from communities that are underrepresented in tech and startups.

• Schools, districts, afterschool providers, and youth organizations that want AI-ready pathways without needing internal AI experts.

• Local employers and civic partners that want to seed a future AI talent pipeline.