Cohort 01 · Summer 2026

Apply.

Cohort 01 is free to apply, free to attend, and free to ship. Tell us who you are and what you want to make — we'll be in touch.

About you

Tell us who's applying.

First name*

Last name*

Your email*

Your phone (optional)

Date of birth*

Pronouns (optional)

Where you're based

Helps us match you to local meetups and partner programs.

City*

State / region*

Country

ZIP / postal (optional)

School (optional)

If you're homeschooled, taking a gap year, or working — that's great too.

School name

Grade or status

Program interest

Pick the track that pulls you in most. You can borrow from the others later.

Primary track*

AI Music StudioAI Art & DesignWebsites & AppsFounder PathNot sure yet

Secondary interest (optional)

What do you want to make in 8 weeks?*

Experience*

Total beginnerTried a few thingsBuilding stuff already

Logistics

We'll work around access barriers — equipment, format, accommodations.

Do you have a laptop?

Reliable internet at home?

I'd like help getting equipment or internet to participate.

Preferred format

Accommodations or access needs (optional)

Demographics (optional)

We're a non-profit. Demographic info helps us secure grants and ensure access. Every field is optional and confidential.

Race / ethnicity (select all)

AsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic or Latino/a/xMiddle Eastern or North AfricanNative American or IndigenousNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderWhiteTwo or morePrefer not to say

Gender identity

First-generation student?

Household income range

How did you hear about us?

Consent

I give Youth AI Group permission to photograph and record me during program activities and use those materials for non-profit communications. (Optional — you can still participate without this.)Required. I confirm the information above is accurate and agree to Youth AI Group's program code of conduct.

Youth AI Group

Building the next generation of creators, founders, and futurists.

Youth AI Group is a non-profit based at 161 N Grant Ave (LOOM building, Columbus Fashion Alliance), Columbus, OH 43215.