What is Project NexTech?
We are a student-led international nonprofit organization teaching custom science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curricula to students at schools, libraries, and community centers worldwide.
Why does our work matter?
We connect those with a passion for STEM and the resources to help others with the students who need their help the most. We work year-round, across the globe, for all ages of students.
Our founding
Project NexTech began on May 19th, 2023 as a group of 8 students in San Diego, CA. Its first class had 4 instructors and 2 students. Students voted to teach STEM workshops for people beyond school.
Our Mission
To inspire and support a global community of students through interactive, accessible, and high-quality STEM education, equipping them with a passion to combat real-world problems.
Our Vision
A world where students with opportunity can volunteer easily, students in need can easily access many types of STEM education, and Project NexTech is an international hub for STEM education.
1580+
Students Taught
260+
Student Volunteers
17+
Countries Reached
5150+
Volunteer Hours
20+
Courses Made
$8.9k+
Amount Raised
155+
Programs Run
48+
Regions
Our Impact Map
Our Partners
We have a Right of Entry contract with the City of San Diego, which allows us to easily run programs at all San Diego Branch Library locations. In exchange for this permission, we provide free STEM programs for library patrons and community members.
We are an IRO partner, so all Project NexTech school clubs are IRO-affiliated, and some of our Research curriculum was developed by the IRO. Our mission aligns with their mission of promoting STEM and research across the world.
We co-host the GSDSEF's annual bootcamps for students wanting to participate in the Fair across San Diego. We provide insurance coverage, locations, and students for the events. We also co-developed our [2.3] Intro to Science Fair course with the GSDSEF Student Leadership Board.
The eight founding members of Project NexTech were from Francis Parker School. We have a Facilities Use Agreement with the School to be able to host programs on campus for the Linda Vista and wider San Diego community. Our goals align with their mission to promote academic excellence.
We have received over $4000 in funding from Qualcomm through their grant programs. We also host programs at the Qualcomm campus in San Diego for the Sorrento Valley and wider San Diego community.
