09/04/2026
๐ 35 students. 10 schools. 2 weeks. SO many BIG firsts!
SofYE Summer 2026 was one for the books! ๐
โจ 7 SofYE graduates returned as mentors
๐ค Students explored AI for the first time
๐ We visited The Basement (UCSDโs The Basement) + EvoNexus Startup Tech Incubator (EvoNexus)
๐ ๏ธ Students built prototypes and explored XR
๐ We launched student transportation
๐ We celebrated with our first reception + awards ceremony
And the ideas? ๐ฅ
๐ถ A calming collar for anxious dogs
๐ช A wristband supporting sobriety
๐ง Healthy electrolyte popsicles
๐ Smart glasses that help you find what you lose
๐ฑ Phytoplankton-powered home dรฉcor
But the biggest win wasnโt any single idea.
It was watching 35 young entrepreneurs discover what theyโre capable of. ๐กโค๏ธ
They came with ideas.
They left with confidence.
And theyโre just getting started. ๐
Huge THANK YOU to our incredible mentors, donors, volunteers, families, schools, and community partners who made this summer possible! ๐
The next generation of innovators is already here.
Go SofYE! ๐