At 14, Natalie picked up a flyer about satellites after a WRO competition. Two years later, she’s leading the design and launch of a student-built nanosatellite that will orbit Earth.

At 10 and 12, Vivaan and Tvisha wanted their WRO project to make a real difference. The result: a Braille-learning machine that helps blind children study more independently, without needing a teacher for every letter.

At 20, Shayan isn’t just judging. He’s designing Pakistan’s Surprise Rules—and in just a few seasons, teams have sharpened their skills and stepped up their game.

Mikaella Janielle Sevilla from the Philippines started out as a shy fifth-grader, but ended up mentoring Future Innovators and building an underwater robotic drone prototype at just 13.