[Kitakyushu City University] Free AI Programming & IoT Course for High School Students "GEEKK Initiative" Now Accepting Applications!
Kitakyushu City University has launched its 2026 "GEEKK Initiative" program, a free AI programming and IoT course for high school students, and is now recruiting participants. In addition to the traditional online "Entry Program," a new in-person program, "Environmental Hack Edge Challenge," which handles actual devices, has been established.
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GEEKK Initiative ~University-High School Collaborative Education for Technology Innovation for High School Students~
Kitakyushu City University (Location: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) is launching its 2026 program for the "GEEKK (Geek) Initiative," a technology innovation education project targeting high school students with strong interest or outstanding abilities in specific specialized fields. This year, in addition to the conventional online program "Entry Program," a new in-person program, "Environmental Hack Edge Challenge," which handles actual devices, has been established. Applications for each course, which will be held sequentially from May, have now begun.
"Entry Program" Overview
Content
AI programming experience using Python
Schedule (Total 4 sessions)
May 23 (Sat), June 20 (Sat), July 18 (Sat), July 25 (Sat)
*Each session: 13:00-17:30 (Choose one day)
Format
Online (Zoom)
Apply for the Entry Program
"Environmental Hack Edge Challenge" Overview
Content
IoT programming using microcontroller boards, edge device construction experience
Schedule (Total 2 sessions)
May 30 (Sat), June 27 (Sat)
*Each session: 13:30-17:30 (Choose one day / First 20 applicants for each session)
Format
In-person (Kitakyushu City University Hibikino Campus)
Apply for the Environmental Hack Edge Challenge
What is the "GEEKK Initiative"?
The "GEEKK Initiative" is a step-up type education program consisting of three stages: "Entry," "Geeks," and "Expert." Participants can progress to the more advanced second and third steps after experiencing Level 1 "Entry Program" or "Environmental Hack."
Upon completion of each stage, a mechanism is in place to certify the achievements, and a digital completion certificate will be awarded upon completion of Level 2 "Geeks" and the highest Level 3 "Expert."
Application Method / Notes
Participation fee is free.
Please check the official website for details.
GEEKK Initiative Official Page
Kitakyushu City University (Location: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) is launching its 2026 program for the "GEEKK (Geek) Initiative," a technology innovation education project targeting high school students with strong interest or outstanding abilities in specific specialized fields. This year, in addition to the conventional online program "Entry Program," a new in-person program, "Environmental Hack Edge Challenge," which handles actual devices, has been established. Applications for each course, which will be held sequentially from May, have now begun.
"Entry Program" Overview
Content
AI programming experience using Python
Schedule (Total 4 sessions)
May 23 (Sat), June 20 (Sat), July 18 (Sat), July 25 (Sat)
*Each session: 13:00-17:30 (Choose one day)
Format
Online (Zoom)
Apply for the Entry Program
"Environmental Hack Edge Challenge" Overview
Content
IoT programming using microcontroller boards, edge device construction experience
Schedule (Total 2 sessions)
May 30 (Sat), June 27 (Sat)
*Each session: 13:30-17:30 (Choose one day / First 20 applicants for each session)
Format
In-person (Kitakyushu City University Hibikino Campus)
Apply for the Environmental Hack Edge Challenge
What is the "GEEKK Initiative"?
The "GEEKK Initiative" is a step-up type education program consisting of three stages: "Entry," "Geeks," and "Expert." Participants can progress to the more advanced second and third steps after experiencing Level 1 "Entry Program" or "Environmental Hack."
Upon completion of each stage, a mechanism is in place to certify the achievements, and a digital completion certificate will be awarded upon completion of Level 2 "Geeks" and the highest Level 3 "Expert."
Application Method / Notes
Participation fee is free.
Please check the official website for details.
GEEKK Initiative Official Page