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Santa Monica’s ICARUS AI Launches Global Grant Initiative, Empowering 5,000 Lives Through Education

SANTA MONICA, CA – ICARUS AI https://icarus.education/ a local Artificial Intelligence and education technology company, headquartered right here in Santa Monica, is making waves globally with the launch of its ambitious Global Knowledge Empowerment Initiative. This pioneering program is set to offer 5,000 full scholarships to students and professionals worldwide, providing access to cutting-edge online courses designed to equip them with the skills needed for tomorrow’s economy.

At the heart of this initiative is ICARUS AI’s commitment to democratizing education. “We believe that talent and potential are universal, but opportunity is not always equally distributed and not circumstantial,” says Nektar Baziotis, CEO of ICARUS AI. “Our AI-powered platform is built to break down barriers of geography, language, and circumstance, ensuring that quality education reaches every corner of the globe.”

A key component of this transformative program involves strategic partnerships with leading educators and accelerators. Notably, the specialized courses offered through the grant initiative are provided by Expert DOJO – https://expertdojo.com/ , the largest Santa Monica-based startup accelerator and investor, with more than 300 portfolio companies. Expert DOJO is renowned for its expertise in entrepreneurship, marketing, and growth hacking, bringing invaluable real-world insights to the curriculum.

“Partnering with ICARUS AI on this initiative allows us to extend our reach and impact, empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs and innovators with the skills they need to succeed,” commented Brian Mac Mahon – CEO of Expert Dojo. “It’s exciting to see a ICARUS AI leading such a significant global effort.”

The scholarships will provide access to specific courses on ICARUS AI’s adaptive learning platform, which utilizes AI to personalize educational pathways, offer multilingual content translation (including video transcripts), and foster critical thinking skills essential for navigating today’s complex digital information landscape. The program’s focus is on “future-ready” skills that are in high demand across various industries, from digital marketing to business development.

The Global Knowledge Empowerment Initiative aims to not only up-skill individuals but also to contribute to broader societal goals, including reducing global inequalities and fostering sustainable economic growth. ICARUS AI recently affirmed its commitment to these principles by becoming a participant in the United Nations Global Compact – https://unglobalcompact.org/ , the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Students and professionals interested in applying for a scholarship can find more information and application details at https://icarus.education/grant-application/.

This initiative highlights Santa Monica’s growing role as a hub for innovation that’s making a tangible difference on a global scale.

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