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XTF / Identity in motion

About the identity
Independent support for student-led science and technology.Question → Evidence → Public work

XTF / 2026
Global Innovation Challenge

Science should move at the speed of curiosity.

We back students who ask difficult questions, build real evidence and share what they learn. Open rules. Independent review. Student work stays with students.

Enter the 2026 Challenge ↗Read the brief →
A student community gathering
THE ROOM CHANGES
WHEN THE QUESTION
IS TAKEN SERIOUSLY.Why XTF exists ↗
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Our position
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The people closest to the future deserve a seat at the table.

XTF is an independent nonprofit that funds, mentors and platforms student innovators. We do not own student work. We do not sell access. We exist so that a strong idea from a classroom can stand beside one from a research lab—and be judged on the evidence.

How XTF stays independent

What we work on

Four ways to move an idea forward.

01 Compete A global, eight-track research and prototype challenge. 02 Mentor Direct access to scientists, engineers and research practice. 03 Fund Microgrants for equipment, compute, lab time and travel. 04 Open Free curriculum and open-access student research.

2026 Challenge

Choose a field. Change its direction.

Full track briefs
AIArtificial Intelligence & ML CLClimate & Sustainability BXBiotech & Health RBRobotics & Hardware QCQuantum & Computing SPSpace & Aerospace CSCybersecurity & Privacy SISocial Innovation Tech
61countries
18.4Ksubmissions
1,247mentor matches
87published papers

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Your question belongs here.

Bring the evidence.
We’ll bring the room.

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