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Water is essential to healthy communities, thriving economies, and a sustainable future. Yet growing demand, pollution, aging infrastructure, climate change, and unequal access continue to put pressure on water resources around the world.The Xylem Global Student Innovation Challenge 2026 is your chance to tackle these critical issues head-on. Over eight weeks, students ages 13-25 from around the world will team up, get creative, and build solutions that make a real impact.Challenge StatementsWater Quantity – Meeting the water demands of a changing worldDevelop innovative solutions that help communities and industries meet growing water demands through efficiency, reuse, replenishment, smart technologies, and responsible water management.Water Quality – Safeguarding water resources from pollution and degradationDevelop innovative solutions that protect water quality and human health by preventing, detecting, monitoring, removing, or reducing contaminants and pollution.Water Access – Enabling universal access to reliable, affordable WASH servicesDevelop innovative solutions that expand reliable, equitable, and affordable access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene by addressing infrastructure, economic, environmental, and geographic barriers.Why Join?$20,000 prize pool split between high school and university tracksMentorship and expert workshops to guide your ideasA global stage to showcase your innovationsWhether you’re a coder, designer, or just passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to create something meaningful. Form a team of up to five people and get ready to innovate.The future of water starts with bold ideas. Will yours be one of them? Register today.

Ready to turn your AI ideas into something real? Join the AI Builders Challenge North America, a month-long virtual competition where college and university students can learn AI skills, build a real-world prototype, and compete for the $10,000 Grand Prize, with $15,000 in prizes overall.From November 2–December 2, students of all majors and AI skill levels are invited to learn, experiment, and build with IBM Bob. No coding experience is required, so whether you're just getting started with AI or already have technical experience, there's a place for you.Start by completing a required 15-minute IBM SkillsBuild introductory course, How IBM Bob and AI Tools Are Changing the Way Solutions Are Built, to develop foundational AI knowledge and learn how to get started with IBM Bob. Then, put your skills into action by choosing one of three challenge themes: AI for Good, AI for Business, or the Wildcard Challenge.Throughout the challenge, you'll have access to live webinars, mentors, technical resources, and project support to help you take your idea from concept to working prototype. Bring your ideas, build your skills, and see what you can create with AI. Register now!The Challenge is open to eligible university students 18 years of age or older who are legal residents of the United States of America or Canada, excluding the province of Quebec. Participation is subject to the Official Rules.