Unleash Your Students' Potential: A Guide to the 2026 Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge

What if your classroom could be the launchpad for the next world-changing idea? The Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge is more than a competition—it's a global movement that transforms students into empowered innovators and changemakers.

Join our free, inspiring virtual information session on Friday, September 5th, and get energized for the 2026 Challenge! This is where you'll find the tools, community, and passion to guide your students on an unforgettable journey of creation and impact.

In this session, you will:

• Discover Your Purpose: See how the Challenge connects your classroom to a global mission through the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Unlock a Powerful Toolkit: Receive our Pactful curriculum, a step-by-step guide to shepherd your students' brilliant ideas from a spark of inspiration to a polished, professional pitch.
• Join a Global Community: Connect with a vibrant, supportive network of passionate educators from around the world who are all dedicated to making a difference.
• Build Real-World Skills: Empower students to develop a portfolio of essential skills in problem-solving, collaboration, and communication, with opportunities to earn awards and recognition for their innovative work.

This is your opportunity to ignite a passion for innovation that will last a lifetime. Give your students the gift of purpose and the thrill of seeing their ideas come to life. All at no cost to you thanks to our amazing sponsors.

To accommodate our global community of educators, we will host four live sessions: two in English and two in Spanish.

The world is waiting for your students' ideas. Are you ready to be the spark? Secure your spot and get the Zoom links by signing up for the Innovation Challenge newsletter at pactful.org. Let's build a better future, together!

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