[ SYSTEM ONLINE ]// YOUTH AI & ROBOTICS PITCH COMPETITION

OregonAIR^™Challenge

Oregon students grade 4 through college undergrad turn AI & robotics ideas into projects they can pitch with confidence.

AIR = Artificial Intelligence + Robotics

PITCH DAYAugust 6, 2026·Upstart·9am–6pm

45.52°N 122.67°W · PDX

[ 0x0 ] // PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

Backed by the community

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[ 0x1 ] // THE CHALLENGE

Build it. Pitch it. Own the room.

Teams collaborate on their own time to build a real project, then pitch it live on event day. Every project must integrate AI — and optionally Robotics. It's hands-on, high-energy, and built to give young creators the confidence to ship and present their ideas.

Team size: 1–6 students + 1–2 adult mentors.

Limited spots per age group — register now! Final team selection approved by CoreDefender (CD).

Keynote: Industry-expert keynote — speaker TBA.

Incentives: cool swag, snacks & drinks, gift-card prizes, participation certificates.

[ 0x2 ] // TOPICS & TRACKS

Pick your mission

Choose one track. Every solution must integrate AI — and optionally Robotics.

AI TRACK

Community AI

City-services chatbotSchool resource assistantCommunity safety toolLanguage translation assistant

AI TRACK

Future of Learning

AI tutoringStudent productivitySTEM education toolsAI literacy games

AI + ROBOTICS

Robotics for Good

Warehouse automationElderly assistanceAccessibility solutionsEnvironmental monitoring

AI TRACK

Climate & Sustainability

Smart recyclingEnergy monitoringUrban farmingWater conservation

[ 0x3 ] // AGE GROUPS

Three divisions. One mission.

GRADES 4–8

AIR Builders

Big imaginations, first builds. A hands-on intro to AI with plenty of guidance and room to play.

GRADES 9–12

AIR Innovators

Prototype-ready thinkers turning bold ideas into working demos they can show off.

COLLEGE UNDERGRAD

AIR Leaders

Ambitious builders shipping real, impactful AI and robotics projects with confidence.

[ 0x4 ] // KEY DATES

The road to Pitch Day

01July 28, 2026

Registration & Submissions Close

Final day to register your team and submit your project.

02July 30, 2026

Top 15 Teams Selected

The top 15 teams are chosen to advance to Pitch Day.

03August 6, 2026

Pitch Day

Selected teams present their pitch live to the judges.

[ 0x5 ] // JUDGING RUBRIC

How teams score

Problem Significance25%

Research & Understanding15%

Creativity & Innovation20%

Potential Impact20%

Feasibility10%

Presentation Quality10%

[ 0x6 ] // PRIZES & PERKS

Everybody wins something

Cool Swag

Branded gear for every single participant.

Snacks & Drinks

Fuel provided throughout the whole day.

Gift-Card Prizes

Plus participation certificates for all.

9 Team Prizes

Awarded across all three age groups.

[ 0x7 ] // REGISTRATION

Lock in your spot

100% FREE TO ENTER — NO REGISTRATION FEE

1Register your team on Luma.

2Choose your track and build your project.

3Submit your project by July 28.

4Top 15 teams are selected to pitch live on August 6.

OregonAIR™Challenge