For High Schoolers Ready to Lead
A coalition of NYC's most ambitious high schoolers building real AI startups, nonprofits, and tools that solve real problems. Mentored by industry leaders. Get matched with industry AI mentors. Access cutting-edge tools.
The pace of change in AI is unlike anything before. High schoolers with the right mentorship, tools, and community can do extraordinary things — but most never get the chance. Traditional classrooms were not designed for this moment. We are here to fill that gap, alongside educators, not instead of them.
That is why we partner with educators, schools, and industry leaders to give ambitious students access to the cutting-edge AI mentorship, resources, and structure they need to turn their ideas into reality.
Designed around busy high school schedules, college prep, and extracurriculars.
Industry professionals committed to helping you build, not just advise.
Clear goals, accountability, and tangible outcomes at every stage.
Launching with top NYC schools, expanding nationally and internationally.
Everything you need to turn your AI idea into something the world can actually use. We provide the structure, the mentors, and the cutting-edge tools. You bring the ambition.
Get matched with a real AI practitioner from a top tech company or university. Not a guest speaker. A committed coach who helps you build with AI, week after week.
Join a cohort of peers who push you forward. Clear milestones, two demo days, and the accountability to actually ship your project — not just dream about it.
Access the latest AI tools and resources you need to bring your project to life. We remove the barriers so you can focus on building.
Whether you want to launch a startup, a nonprofit, or a tool that solves a real problem, we give you the mentorship, structure, and community to make it happen.
You have a vision. You have the drive. You need mentorship, resources, and a structure that holds you accountable to actually ship it.
Structured milestones and real accountability so you always know what comes next.
Apply or get nominated. Get matched with a mentor who fits your goals.
Regular mentor sessions. Workshops. Build your project with real support and accountability.
Present your progress to industry leaders and peers. Get real feedback.
Iterate based on feedback. Deepen your project. Expand your impact.
Final presentations. Launch your project. Join the alumni network.
Ambitious ideas deserve real support. We are building the resources and partnerships to help students cross the finish line.
Access to cutting-edge AI tools, development resources, and the technology you need to bring your project to life.
Dedicated mentors from industry and academia who guide you through the hard parts of building something real.
Connect with a broader network of founders, engineers, researchers, and peers who are just as driven as you are.
AI High School Coalition is an initiative of NORY Changemakers Corp, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. NORY is NYC's largest STEM enrichment organization, operating across multiple neighborhoods and expanding nationally.
Our educator advisory council — a group of leading NYC STEM educators — guides student recruitment and program design. Our industry mentors come from top technology companies and leading universities.
Whether you are a student ready to build, an educator who knows a standout kid, or an industry leader who wants to give back — there is a place for you.
Grades 9 to 12. Ambitious. Ready to build something that matters.
Apply Now →Everything you need to know before you apply.
High school students in grades 9 to 12, currently in New York City. We are starting in NYC and expanding to other cities soon.
No. The program is completely free for students. We are funded through grants, donations, and partnerships.
The Accelerator runs September to March. Expect about one hour per week with your mentor plus independent project work. Designed around your school schedule.
Anything that uses AI to create real impact: a startup, nonprofit, community tool, research project, or creative campaign. We care about ambition and outcomes.
Some familiarity helps, but what matters most is ambition and willingness to learn fast. We will help you get up to speed on the tools you need.
Yes. Our vision is national and eventually global. NYC is just the beginning.