Status Updates:
- CAIO Schedule Update: The 2026-27 CAIO competition has been rescheduled to November 22, 2026, from 9:00am to 12:30pm EST.
2026 IAI²O Global Final
Outstanding Results for Canada
Canadian students and Canada-representing teams earned awards across all three competition tracks.
AI for Science
- Gold
- 2
- Silver
- 1
- Bronze
- 4
- Honorable Mentions
- 4
AI for Business
- Gold
- 0
- Silver
- 2
- Bronze
- 1
- Honorable Mentions
- 0
AI Innovators Challenge
- Gold
- 3
- Silver
- 2
- Bronze
- 4
- Honorable Mentions
- 2
About CAIO
The Canada Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (CAIO) is a Canadian AI community dedicated to building responsible, inclusive, and academically meaningful AI learning opportunities for youth across Canada. CAIO supports students through learning programs, mentorship, projects, competitions, and community partnerships. We aim to help young people develop technical skills, creativity, critical thinking, and an understanding of the ethical and social impact of artificial intelligence.
Empowering Future AI Leaders in Canada
Competitions
Canada Junior AI Olympiad (CJAIO)
Eligible Grade: <= 10
Date: November 8
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm EST
An introductory AI competition for middle school students, designed to build foundational knowledge, problem-solving skills, and early innovation in artificial intelligence.
Canada AI Olympiad (CAIO)
Eligible Grade: 9-12
Date: November 22
Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm EST
A national academic AI competition for high school students that develops advanced technical skills, scientific thinking, and pathways to international AI Olympiad (IAIO) participation.
Canada AI Innovation Olympiad (CAI²O)
Eligible Grade: 7-12
Date: June 28, July 26
Time: check your region
A national pathway to the International AI Innovation Olympiad (IAI²O), empowering students to apply AI creatively to real-world challenges in science, business, and society.
Mission and Value
In a time when AI is transforming every part of our lives, we believe the next generation must not be left behind. CAIO is here to bridge the gap, giving high school students across Canada the opportunity to explore, learn, and lead in AI, beyond what classrooms can offer. By building a national community rooted in education, innovation, and ethics, we aim to open doors to a future where every student can find their voice in the age of AI.
CAIO is more than a competition, it’s a national initiative to empower students with the AI knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the future.
Representing Canada in AI
on the global stage through international competitions.
Building an AI community
where youth explore, innovate, and connect with peers.
Inspiring young Canadians
to become creative, ethical and collaborative AI leaders.