We are not only building skills; we are cultivating a movement where Haitian youth become leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future.

The Education Innovation Café (EIC) is HART’S Haiti Inc.’s Free flagship program designed to transform how young people engage with technology, creativity, and innovation. Built as a hands-on, immersive learning experience, EIC equips youth with practical skills in emerging fields while fostering a mindset of problem-solving, leadership, and real-world application.

At its core, EIC is not a traditional training program. It is a learning ecosystem where participants actively build, test, and create using real tools and technologies, bridging theory with practice and preparing them for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world.

Our Impact: First Edition

The first edition of EIC marked a significant milestone in advancing innovation-driven education in Haiti.

120 participants trained
8 innovative fields covered
Dozens of hands-on projects developed across disciplines

This initial phase demonstrated both the demand for practical tech education and the potential of Haitian youth when given access to the right tools, mentorship, and environment. It laid the foundation for a growing movement centered on innovation, collaboration, and opportunity.

Second Edition: Scaling Impact

Building on this success, the second edition of EIC represents a major step forward.

180 youth to be trained
6 pathways, with 30 participants per track
Pathways: Digital Innovation & Coding Foundations, Advanced Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Applied Electronics & Prototyping, Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems, Mechanical & Structural Engineering Applications, Advanced Drone Piloting & Operations
36+ hours of intensive, hands-on training

Each pathway is designed to provide deep, focused learning in key areas of innovation, ensuring that participants not only understand concepts but are able to build functional solutions and prototypes.

This expansion positions EIC as a major driver of Haiti’s emerging tech and innovation ecosystem, creating a pipeline of skilled, motivated young innovators ready to contribute to national and global challenges.

A Hands-On, Creation-Focused Approach

What distinguishes EIC is its strong emphasis on practical application and real-world creation. Participants do not simply learn about technology—they actively use it.

Through guided workshops, collaborative projects, and mentorship, students:

Build and test prototypes
Develop solutions to real community challenges
Work with tools used in robotics, coding, data, and engineering
Strengthen critical thinking, teamwork, and innovation skills

This approach ensures that every participant leaves with tangible experience and confidence, not just theoretical knowledge.

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Editions

300+

Youth trained

40+

Facilitators & Speakers

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Pathways

EIC Special Edition: Women in Tech (July 2026)

As part of our commitment to inclusion and equity, HART’S Haiti Inc. is launching a special edition of EIC dedicated entirely to young women, taking place in July 2026.

This initiative aims to address the gender gap in STEM by providing women with direct access to high-quality training, mentorship, and opportunities, empowering them to take an active role in shaping the future of technology in Haiti.

100 young women will be train

Focus on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Renewable Energy Systems, and Coding

EIC Alumni Network

EIC is not a one-time experience, it is the beginning of a long-term journey.

All participants become part of the EIC Alumni Network, a growing community of young innovators who remain connected and supported beyond the program. Through this network, alumni benefit from:

Ongoing mentorship and guidance
Access to professional and work opportunities
Networking with peers, experts, and partners
Continued engagement in HART’S initiatives and projects

This ensures that the impact of EIC extends far beyond the training period, creating a sustainable and collaborative innovation community.

From Training to Opportunity: Innovation Hub Integration

A unique aspect of EIC is its direct connection to HART’S Haiti’s Innovation Hub and applied tech work. High-performing participants are given the opportunity to transition from training into real professional experiences.

Following a successful collaboration with Gedeon GRC, where EIC-trained participants contributed to large-scale annotation projects, we are proud to share that:

The quality of work delivered exceeded expectations
The partnership has been renewed
New opportunities are being created for EIC participants

Through this model, selected students gain access to paid work opportunities, professional experience, and income-generating pathways, demonstrating that innovation and education can directly translate into economic empowerment.

A Movement for the Future

The Education Innovation Café is more than a program,it is a movement to redefine education in Haiti. By combining creativity, technology, and real-world application, EIC is building a new generation of thinkers, builders, and leaders ready to shape the future.

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