What happens when you bring together a group of curious, driven high school students and immerse them in the world of cutting-edge technology, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving? You get the High School Innovation Summit at NJIT—a one-of-a-kind experience where tomorrow’s leaders take real steps into their future.
Taking place August 4–6, 2025, this three-day summit isn’t your average summer program. It’s a launchpad.
Hosted on NJIT’s vibrant Newark campus, the summit offers current 10th through 12th graders the chance to experience what it’s like to be at the forefront of innovation. Picture yourself walking the halls of a major research university, sitting in on breakout sessions led by tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and NJIT faculty, brainstorming ideas that could genuinely solve real-world problems. These future industry leaders are matched with NJIT students for peer breakout sessions designed to provide guidance, build confidence, and spark collaborative growth.
Over the first two days, students dive into the fast-paced worlds of AI, design, coding, and more. It’s part conference, part exploration—each session offering a peek into the possibilities that come with mastering modern tech and business skills. Whether you’re a future founder, coder, or changemaker, you’ll find something that lights a fire.
But it’s the third day that really sets this summit apart.
Enter the Innovation Sprint—a full-day challenge where students team up to tackle a real problem and develop a solution. No grades. No textbooks. Just creativity, collaboration, and competition. By the end of the day, teams pitch their ideas to a panel of judges, Shark Tank-style. There are prizes, sure—but the real reward? The confidence and clarity that comes from building something your own innovation.
More than just an educational event, the High School Innovation Summit is about empowering students to see themselves as innovators. It’s about giving them the tools, connections, and courage to take on challenges and shape what comes next.
Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, defense, entrepreneurship, or simply making a difference, this is your invitation to step into a space where ideas come to life—and where your voice matters.