Qualcomm is doubling down on its mission to shape the next generation of tech innovators by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into nationwide STEM education initiatives. According to information published on the Trump Administration’s official website, the company is investing heavily in programs that bring hands-on learning, AI literacy, and career-connected opportunities to K-12 students across America.
AI NEWS – One of Qualcomm’s flagship programs, the Thinkabit Lab, is already reaching students from coast to coast. The lab offers hands-on activities that develop foundational STEM skills while inspiring students to explore careers in technology. Now, with AI literacy embedded into the curriculum, students gain exposure to cutting-edge fields through teacher training, AI career resources, and guest sessions with Qualcomm engineers.
The company is also stepping into the robotics arena with the FIRST Robotics Vision System, set to launch during the 2025–26 competition season. This new AI-compatible system will allow high school students to experiment directly with AI-accelerated chips and edge AI applications—an invaluable experience for the engineers of tomorrow.
In partnership with Code.org, Qualcomm is finalizing support for the national rollout of the AI Foundations Course for high school students, ensuring more young learners can build a solid base in artificial intelligence.
Collaboration is at the heart of Qualcomm’s strategy. Working with STEM Next and the Institute for a STEM Ready America, the company is co-designing AI literacy content for K-12 students. Pilots will begin in West Virginia and Ohio, blending out-of-school STEM programs with real-world career pathways. These pilots will also generate best practices to scale the initiative nationally.
Looking ahead, Qualcomm has also partnered with Experiential Robotics to provide hardware for its new AI Education Kit. Still in early stages, the kit will empower high school students to run local AI models on affordable devices, collaborate through open-source platforms, and create real-world applications. Teachers will receive step-by-step guidance to help students move “from silicon to services,” ensuring no learner is left behind in the AI revolution.
From labs to classrooms, and robotics fields to after-school programs, Qualcomm is weaving AI into every corner of STEM education. By doing so, the company isn’t just preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow—it’s giving them the tools to build the future themselves.