Status Updates:
- 2026 Season Registration Notice: Registration for the 2026 season has closed. For updates about the 2027 season, please stay tuned to our website and email announcements.
About
Redefine Learning with AI
International AI Innovation Olympiad (IAI²O) is the world’s premier international academic AI Olympiad for teenagers, centered on AI to build a new cognitive framework for youth. We empower global teens to comprehend the world and explore real-world problems, and expand human intelligence through interdisciplinary AI innovation—paving the way for the next generation of academic innovators.
Tracks
The competition consists of three tracks: the AI Innovators Challenge for individual participants and AI for Science and AI for Business for teams, offering students opportunities to demonstrate creativity, scientific inquiry, and real-world innovation through AI.
AI Innovators Challenge （AIIC）
Designed to identify talented students in AI. This challenge promotes scientific thinking, creativity, and responsible AI practices, shaping the next generation of AI innovators.
AI for Science
(AI4Sci)
Redefine research paradigms with AI, explore cutting-edge science, and build core research and academic skills for young innovators.
AI for business
(AI4Biz)
Harness AI to build market-ready solutions and craft data-driven business models and unlock tangible commercial impact.
Schedule & Timeline
National Preliminary Round
Style: Online
Registration Period: April to July 15, 2026 Submission & Exam Deadline
AIIC: July 26, 2026
AI4Sci: June 14 (Registration) & June 28 (Submission)
AI4Biz: June 14 (Registration) & June 28 (Submission).
Result Announcement: August 3, 2026
Global Final Round
Style: In-Person (Invited Only) Competition Date: September 25-27, 2026