Education

The education domain addresses the grand challenges of ensuring equitable access to quality learning, fostering lifelong skill development, and adapting educational systems to the demands of a rapidly changing world.

xFoundry is committed to innovating in areas such as personalized learning, digital literacy, teacher support, and accessible educational technologies, targeting grand challenges that empower learners and shape the future of global education.

86%

of U.S. school districts struggle to fill open positions

~50%

Gen Z scored poorly on evaluating AI tech shortcomings in 2024

~272 M

children are still not in school globally as of 2025

In our education competitions students confront this head-on, building AI-enabled education systems that personalize learning. By merging computer science, creative design, and neuroscience insights, teams engineer dynamic learning tools that scale impact from rural classrooms to corporate training hubs.

These projects create educational tools that keep pace with change, empowering communities to thrive through continuous discovery, not just degrees.