New to Tech Challenge?

Welcome! Tech Challenge is a program designed to get at the heart of innovation, where students in grades 5-12 develop creative solutions to challenges. We've assembled this guide to our website to help you to participate in Tech Challenge, guide a team, or just learn more about our programs.

A few things everyone should know:

Tips for students

Information on everything from registering a team to project planning can be found in our Insider's Guide.
The Information Clinic and Challenge Trials are events that experienced teams use to learn more about this year's challenge.
Team Workshops are a great way to learn some basic skills!

Tips for Parents, Teachers, Youth Program Leaders

Participation in Tech Challenge can easily compliment your existing curriculum. See our links to California Content Standards for more information.
The Advisor Training is a great way to meet other first-time advisors, learn about facilitating your team's progress, and learn more about the ins and outs of Tech Challenge.
The Information Clinic and Challenge Trials are events that experienced teams use to learn more about this year's challenge.
Learn more about the role of the advisor, how to NOT take over the team's project, and tips for facilitating team meetings in our Advisor's Guide.

If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us: challenge@thetech.org or (408) 795-6105.