Turning today's learners into tomorrow's AI leaders

Small-group AI programs for middle and high school students.

Learn from top tech university mentors, solve real-world problems,

and emerge ready to lead with confidence.

Small-group AI programs for middle and high school students. Learn from top tech university mentors, solve real-world problems, and emerge ready to lead with confidence.

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Students from 10+ countries
40% alumni go to top-25 universities
Mentors from the world's best universities
50,000+ hours of hands-on AI training

Why SureStart

At SureStart, students learn AI through projects that blend technical fluency with creativity, innovation, and ethics. They collaborate on projects addressing real-world challenges tied to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. They are guided by mentors and inspired by experts. Each journey culminates in portfolios and public showcases that give their work visibility and their voices the confidence of future leaders.

Colleges Attended

Harvard University
UC Berkeley
Princeton University
Stanford University
Dartmouth
The City University of New York
Georgia Tech
Harvard University
UC Berkeley
Princeton University
Stanford University
Dartmouth
The City University of New York
Georgia Tech

AI/ML Internships Won

Microsoft
NASA
Meta
Consumer Reports
Red Hat
Salesforce
Linkedin
Microsoft
NASA
Meta
Consumer Reports
Red Hat
Salesforce
Linkedin
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SureStart Courses: From Curiosity to Impact

A progression from first explorations with AI to innovations for tackling global challenges. No prior coding experience needed.

60-minute blocks • Mix of live + self-paced

AI Explorations

Explore AI tools in creative, beginner-friendly projects

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AI Explorations

  • Creative AI projects
  • 5+ generative AI tools
  • No coding experience
  • Ethical AI foundations
Duration 8 weeks
Level Beginner

AI Foundations

Learn AI concepts and get introduced to AI ethics

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AI Foundations

  • Master AI/ML concepts
  • 12+ AI tools and platforms
  • Build functional applications
  • Understand societal impact
Duration 12 weeks
Level Intermediate

AI Applications

Code in Python, use AI libraries to design solutions

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AI Applications

  • Python programming for AI
  • AI libraries and APIs
  • Personalized AI applications
  • Systems design principles
Duration 16 weeks
Level Advanced

AI Innovations

Create innovations for social impact, aligned to UN SDGs

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AI Innovations

  • Deep learning & LLMs
  • Custom model development
  • Real-world problem solving
  • Responsible AI leadership
Duration 20 weeks
Level Expert

Bold Ideas In Action: Student Projects

Every SureStart course ends with a challenge: build something that matters. Guided by mentors, students design AI solutions for real-world challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals — projects that blend empathy, innovation, and impact.

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Chalk It

UN SDG: 4 – Quality Education

Empowering neurodiverse students — AI to strengthen classroom communication and connection for all.

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NouriSync

UN SDG: 3 – Good Health and Well Being

Compassionate recovery — AI to support eating disorder recovery with privacy and agency.

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Hand2Hand

UN SDG: 2 – Zero Hunger

Less waste. More meals — AI connecting surplus food to food-insecure individuals through volunteers.

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Our Connected Community

Click on any student to explore their journey and see how SureStart transformed their future.

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Vitaliy Stephanov
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