The Boston Makers & Innovators Challenge concluded with great success on January 31, 2026, at Newton North High School, bringing together an extraordinary community of young innovators. More than 120 students from over 70 schools, representing grades K–10, gathered to present bold ideas, interdisciplinary thinking, and forward-looking solutions to real-world challenges.

The competition was evaluated by a distinguished panel of eight judges, including professors from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, leading artificial intelligence experts, nationally recognized science educators, and accomplished entrepreneurs. Upholding the highest standards of integrity and academic excellence, the jury conducted a rigorous and impartial review to determine this year’s top honors.

Award recipients represent the highest level of distinction among this year’s competitors, and we extend our warmest congratulations to these exceptional students. Their achievements reflect remarkable creativity, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to shaping the future through innovation.

We also celebrate every participant for the courage to explore, to question, and to imagine what is possible. The Boston Makers & Innovators Challenge remains dedicated to empowering the next generation of thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers — young leaders who will help define the future of science, technology, and humanity.