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Real-World ProjectsDo short, fun projects from top companies in fields like AI, Business, and Healthcare.

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MentorshipWork solo or in teams, and get feedback and support from industry professionals.

More than $225,000 awarded to students and schools

KnoPro celebrates student creativity and problem-solving by awarding cash prizes to students and schools for outstanding industry project submissions. These rewards recognize hard work, innovation, and skill development—helping students gain confidence and real-world experience for resumes and college applications.

New Challenge Alert!

Looking for real-world experiences to make your college application and resume stand out? Challenges are competitions you can do on a team or solo—in school or out!—where big money's on the line just by helping solve a pressing industry or community problem with your real-life knohow.

Tech for a Thriving Tomorrow

Imagine a world where technology doesn’t just connect people, but it transform... More

Earns

+400 Points

Winner

$10000

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Daily Skillbuilders

10 minutes a Day. Earn Points & Skills.

Level-up your skills and career knowledge by creating TikTok videos, persuasive emails and more!

TechnologySocial Awareness

The Side Effects of Smart Tech: What We’re Still Figuring Out

Effort: 10 minutesTechnology is designed to make life easier, faster, and more fun but it doesn’t always come without side effects. Headphones help us focus and escape noise, yet they can also lead to hearing problems over time. Screens help us learn, connect, and relax, but our heavy screen use has created new needs like blue-light filtering. The technology industry isn’t just about building new tools; it’s also about noticing what happens after millions of people start using them every day. As new tech becomes part of daily life, unexpected effects often show up years later. This pushes designers, engineers, and users to adapt by changing habits, adding features, or creating new solutions. These ripple effects remind us that innovation doesn’t stop at invention—it continues as people respond to real-world impacts. Problem-solving in technology means paying attention, adjusting behaviors, and improving how tools fit into human life. Your Task: Follow the steps below to submit your response. Step 1: Notice the Pattern Think about how you and the people around you use technology every day. Write down one common tech habit you observe. Example: Scrolling on your phone in bed Step 2: Identify the Unintended Effect Describe one possible long‑term effect this habit could have on well‑being. Example: Looking at screens late at night can make it harder to sleep. Step 3: Propose a Habit Change Think like a problem solver: What is one small habit change that could help reduce this issue without giving up the technology entirely? Example: Setting time limits on your device Submission: Write 3 bullets that include: • The tech habit you observed • The possible long-term effect • One realistic habit change to adapt to the issue More

Earns:
10 pointsAwarded:
(1) $100 e-gift card

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"KnoPro provides students with fun and exciting opportunities to creatively tap into their thoughts and get rewarded for their ideas. It is an engaging site that keeps students coming back for more!"

Maira Jamil

Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology

“I was really impressed with the creativity... they made me feel good as a teacher. Experiences like these are what make teaching so rewarding.”

Mark Godinez

South Dade Senior High

“The KnoPro project was relevant to them because it made them think about how they could apply technology in their future careers."

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Monarch High School

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Business

Jessica X. & Jennifer X.

Real Estate, Real Impact: Build a REIT that Builds the Future

Real estate isn’t just about buying property; it’s about building the future. From affordabl...Learn more

4 weeks ChallengeEarns: +400pts

Problem SolvingCommunicationSocial Awareness

Awarded:
$5000

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