About the Challenge
The Skybound Challenge is a national STEM competition organized by Skybound Horizons.
It invites students in Grades 6–12 to explore how artificial intelligence can improve the future of flight.
Submissions can be a slide deck or a short video — no coding required.
Challenge Topic
How can AI help improve aviation or flight in the future?
Need ideas?
Middle School
- Smart airports
- Delivery drones
- Pilot helpers
High School
- Autonomous aircraft
- Flight path optimization
- AI co-pilots
Prizes & Recognition
Middle School
Grades 6–8
- One Winner
- One Honorable Mention
High School
Grades 9–12
- One Winner
- One Honorable Mention
All Winners Receive:
- Digital Certificates
- Featured on our podcast, website, or social media.
Timeline
Submissions Open
May 23, 2025
Submission Deadline
June 30, 2025
Winners Announced
July 18, 2025
Judging Criteria
Clarity of Idea
Is your concept clearly explained and easy to understand?
STEM Relevance
How well does your idea connect to AI and aviation?
Creativity
How original and innovative is your approach?
Presentation Effort
How clearly and thoughtfully did you present your idea — through design, structure, and delivery?
Overall Impact
How compelling and impactful is your idea?
Judging Process:
- Projects are evaluated based on clarity of idea, creativity, STEM relevance, presentation effort, and overall impact
- Middle School and High School entries judged separately
Frequently Asked Questions
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