Global Innovation Race 2025
In partnership with Digital Media Academy, we invite all Students to Global Innovation Race 2025, for an unforgettable summer experience.
Experience Learning Like Never Before.
Join a global community of young innovators for a summer experience of a lifetime. Led by Stanford educators and industry experts.
Global Innovation Race 2025 is your gateway to mastering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Explore AI and emerging technology in the world's most innovative cities.
Today, Digital Media Academy has left a mark in over 1,000 schools across 125 countries, introducing 500,000+ students to the world of STEAM.
UC Berkeley
Partnering with international schools,school districts and foundations, GIR brings together a diverse group from over 10 countries, fostering global collaboration and empowering the next generation to thrive in an AI-driven world.
For Ages: 13-17
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Accommodation: TBD
Price: $6500 (Please inquire about school group rates)
Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:10 (min. 5 students)
Dates: July 21 – July 31, 2025
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Benefits of our Global Innovation Program
Digital Media Academy will take care of everything from when you land until your departure.
Empowering Students
Move out of your comfort zone, learning social thinking and networking skills as you learn to collaborate with diverse cultures and build trust and safety in groups.
Supporting Educators
Get real-world experience using design thinking to create a human-centered solution to a pressing world problem and bring your idea to life with the guidance of Stanford mentors and industry experts.
Hands-on Projects
Learn how to think like an entrepreneur to create compelling, sustainable value as an innovator and how to effectively communicate the value of your ideas through storytelling.
Group Projects
Work in groups of 4-5 to create a Public Display of Learning to be shared in our FutureTech Showcase and a Film Reel of your group’s journey to be screened in the final GIR Film Festival.
“We flew all the way from Beijing to join the Innovation Race and were super excited to see the diverse groupings. We saw students coming out of their comfort zone and trying to face their social awkwardness. They had a great experience working with other groups from schools around the world. Additionally, today we must develop the soft skills and executive skills to work in the AI era, and the groups and tasks that DMA created helped the students to come out and develop those skills. ”
Sam Rajesh
2023 Chaparone, Beijing World Youth Academy
Global Innovation Race is for you if…
You’re 13-17 years old.
You’re curious about emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), and how to use them for human-centered innovation.
You want to drive impactful change by addressing challenges facing our global community.
You’re looking to develop your design, social, and entrepreneurial thinking skills, and become a global innovator.
You’re ready to move outside your comfort zone, make international connections, and build lasting friendships.
Digital Media Academy has impacted over 500,000 students since 1999. Now it’s your turn!
