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Dream. Design. Deploy.

At AI Natives, learning is exclusive and transformative.
You get the chance to be guided by world-class mentors who open doors to the frontiers of AI.

Whether in our small cohort Bootcamps or in our 1:1 Mentorship programs, every session blends advanced concepts with the cutting-edge tools shaping global industries. You will learn AI fundamentals, in either no-code or code settings, or both, and explore a variety of applications. The outcome is more than knowledge: it’s a personal AI project that showcases your vision in fields like technology, engineering, science, health, climate, education, or culture.

This is where ambition meets expertise and where future leaders begin to stand out.
If you are a high school student looking to learn new skills and boost your college application through a passion project, or a professional looking to develop new competencies and gain AI proficiency, you are at the right address.

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“AI Natives is where students learn to master AI, and to harness it for impact, creativity, and purpose”
Lydia TurkiéAI Natives Mentor

Designed by mit alumni

AI Natives is the place where ambition turns into achievement, in the classroom and in college admissions

At AI Natives, mentorship is the very heart of our DNA. The people guiding you are experts in their fields, leaders who have built, created, and transformed industries. They share with you their passion and drive, and ultimately inspire you.

Here, you will learn AI with purpose, build projects that matter!

AI Natives is a selective, mentor-led program created by MIT alumni for curious people who want to go beyond theory and start building. Our mentors bring with them more than +2000 hours of teaching experience in AI, as well as careers shaped at the world’s leading tech companies and research labs including Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Nvidia. They also carry real-world knowledge from fields as diverse as technology, healthcare, and politics, ensuring that what you learn is not only cutting-edge but deeply connected to the world around you.

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Research Projects in AI for High School Students

Pick the field that excites you. Our mentors guide high school students through original AI research projects, from the first question to a published paper. Click a field to see real examples.

AI + Robotics & Computer Vision

AI + Engineering

AI + Health

AI + Autonomous Vehicles

AI + Finance

AI + Social Good

AI + Art

AI + Physics

AI + Politics & Law

AI + Planet & Space

AI + Sports Intelligence

AI + Cybersecurity

Professional Track

You’re not behind. You’re just early to your next chapter.

Everywhere you look, AI is reshaping the future, in boardrooms, in job descriptions, even in everyday conversations. The question is not whether it will matter, but how you will use it to shape your own path.

Our bootcamp is your starting point. You will learn how AI works, how to build your own AI assistant, and how to leverage AI tools to boost your current role or master your next move. With mentors from MIT, Harvard, and world-leading AI labs, you will gain the skills to create and to think differently. Depending on your goals, you can even choose to learn how to code. You will walk away with a project that embodies your vision, your ambition, and your place in the future.

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At AI Natives, our mentors are world-class innovators

They have worked at the intersection of AI and more than fifteen fields, from biotechnology to technology giants, carrying with them both real-world expertise and a passion for guiding the next generation.

When you join AI Natives, you are not simply learning about AI. You are learning alongside the people who have built with it, who have used it to solve complex problems, and who have transformed entire industries. You are stepping into a community where experience meets ambition, and where your own journey becomes part of the story of change.

Meet Alex

Nuclear Science & Engineering PhD from MIT with expertise in large-scale projects and high-tech innovation. Former ExxonMobil strategist, now COO at Raphe mPhibr drones, mentoring the next generation at AI Natives.

With Alex, you’ll discover how global leadership, engineering, and advanced manufacturing converge to build the future of aerospace.

Meet Reza

Chemical Engineering PhD from the University of Newcastle with postdoctoral research at MIT. Brings expertise in advanced energy systems and applied engineering to mentor future innovators at AI Natives.

With Reza, you’ll unlock the science behind next-gen cooling technologies — and how innovation powers devices from VR to autonomous vehicles.

Meet Isabelle

PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering from MIT, specializing in computational modeling of spider silk and webs. Her work on biomaterials and advanced simulations brings cutting-edge science into real-world innovation at AI Natives.

With Isabelle, you’ll explore how nature’s most complex materials inspire the future of high-performance structures and biomaterials.

Meet Lydia

Doctor of Pharmacy with an MSc in Management from Emlyon Business School. Global biotech expert and current Chief Research and Innovation Officer at the Sorbonne, she brings expertise in pharma, deeptech, academia and innovation ecosystems to AI Natives.

With Lydia, you’ll discover how AI is reinventing medicine and entrepreneurship and how you can turn your ideas into real-world impact.

Meet Diana

Holds an MD and PhD from the Harvard/MIT Health Sciences & Technology (HST) Program, with research in pediatric oncology and cancer biology. Now COO of an AI Healthcare company.

With Diana, you’ll uncover how entrepreneurial leadership and scientific breakthroughs are shaping the future of medicine and technology.

Meet Juan

Graduate of École Polytechnique and MIT with a PhD in Nuclear Science & Engineering. Specializes in plasma physics and fusion energy, bringing frontier research expertise to AI Natives.

With Juan, you’ll dive into how cutting-edge physics and innovation are converging to unlock the future of sustainable energy.
EPSRC postdoctoral fellow at Oxford, advancing research on plasma turbulence, energetic particles, and next-generation fusion reactors.

With Juan, you’ll dive into how cutting-edge physics and innovation are converging to unlock the future of sustainable energy.

Meet Jad

PhD in Dynamic Systems from MIT with industry experience at Meta and Amazon. He brings insider expertise on how AI drives the world’s biggest tech platforms and how students can harness it to build the future.

With Jad, you’ll unlock how AI powers the world’s biggest tech giants — and how you can build the future yourself.

Meet Aditi

PhD in Medical Engineering from MIT and BS in Bioengineering from UC San Diego. Specializes in human-machine interaction and technology policy, bringing a unique perspective at the crossroads of science, innovation, and civic leadership to AI Natives.

With Aditi, you’ll uncover how science, innovation, and civic leadership intersect to shape a more equitable and tech-powered future.

Leads technology and innovation initiatives in the U.S. Senate, advancing legislation on AI, emerging tech, and digital rights across government and global development.

With Aditi, you’ll uncover how science, innovation, and civic leadership intersect to shape a more equitable and tech-powered future.

Meet Ramy

Graduate of Ecole Polytechnique (X), holds a PhD from MIT. Contributed to frontier research and entrepreneurial ventures, bridging academia and industry. Ramy brings both technical expertise and startup-building experience to help students transform ideas into impactful AI projects.

With Ramy, you’ll dive into how AI solves complex engineering challenges and public policy and how you can be the next innovator.

Meet Jad

With Jad, you’ll unlock how AI powers the world’s biggest tech giants — and how you can build the future yourself.

Meet Reza

With Reza, you’ll unlock the science behind next-gen cooling technologies — and how innovation powers devices from VR to autonomous vehicles.