A Thryve Next Program

The Forge

Where young creators turn ideas into real technology.

Designed for middle and high school students, The Forge is a hands-on innovation program that blends creativity, technology, and problem-solving through immersive learning sprints.

Students don't just learn how technology works — they build it, test it, and show it off.

How The Forge Works

The Forge runs on focused Sprints designed to keep students engaged, motivated, and creating from day one.

Live virtual instruction

Guided build sessions

Self-paced creation time

Collaboration with peers

A final Demo Day or Showcase

Students may enroll in one Sprint or continue through multiple Sprints as they level up.

No prior coding or AI experience required.

Female students collaborating on building an RC race car

Mobility & Autonomy Sprints

Build. Race. Fly. Compete.

The Future Starts Now

Scholarship Opportunity

The Forge Mobility Challenge

Race. Fly. Autonomize.

The annual capstone competition where students compete in autonomous flight and racing. Top performers earn scholarships and advancement opportunities.

Fastest Autonomous Lap

Best Flight Path

Best AI Decision-Making

Safest System Design

Innovation Award

Scholarship Prize

Complete Sprints in either track to qualify for The Forge Mobility Challenge.

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Mobility & Autonomy Sprint Series

Two development tracks designed to stack skills that feed into the annual Forge Mobility Challenge.

Start with Drone Builders or Race Car Engineers — advanced autonomy and competition Sprints coming later in 2026.

Why The Forge

Technology is shaping the future faster than ever — and students deserve more than surface-level exposure.

Build confidence with emerging technology

Develop creative and critical thinking skills

Learn how AI works — not just how to use it

Create real projects they can grow over time

See themselves as builders, not just consumers

Who Should Join The Forge

The Forge is designed for students who are ready to create, not just consume.

Middle and high school students
Gamers who want to build their own experiences
Students curious about AI, technology, and innovation
Creatives, problem-solvers, and future engineers
Families looking for meaningful, future-ready learning

No prior experience required — just curiosity and commitment.

Young Black female student presenting her AI project to peers

What's Next for The Forge

Future Sprints will expand into:

Advanced AI and machine learning projects
Hybrid and in-person build labs
Robotics and autonomous systems

Join The Forge

January 2026 Sprints are now open for interest.

Whether students start by building a game or creating their first AI application, The Forge is where building begins.

Build. Train. Create.

Welcome to The Forge.