RPI’s Lally School of Management Launches AI Academy for Student Teams to Build and Launch Products in 30 Days
Publish Date: 2026-03-13 15:37:00
Source Domain: news.rpi.edu
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Launch of Lally AI Academy: The Lally School of Management at RPI has launched the AI Academy, a 30-day program to design, build, and launch AI-powered products.
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Accessibility: Open to students from all five RPI schools, no prior coding or computer science background required.
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Resources and Mentorship: Provides AI tools, cloud computing infrastructure, and hands-on mentorship along with cash resources up to $500, including makerspace access.
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Skill Development: Focuses on building practical skills in resource management, technical communication, collaboration, teamwork, leadership, design thinking, and ethical AI use.
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Collaborative Structure: Designed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration across the RPI campus, encouraging students to pivot and lead as they develop products.
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Funding and Oversight: Funded by a donation from an RPI alumnus and overseen by Professor Saggi Nevo, with Dean Liad Wagman emphasizing its role in reducing entry barriers to innovation.
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Presentation of Projects: Each cohort’s sprint concludes with presentations where teams showcase their products, share insights, and discuss challenges.
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First Sprint Date: Begins April 1, 2026, with participation details available on the Lally School’s website.
