
At the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, over $7 million in awards were given to more than 1,700 young STEM students from 67+ countries. Hikaru Kuribayashi, 17, won the top $100,000 prize for his simulation program predicting complex material folding, with other top winners recognized for innovations in environmental cleanup, mathematics, and medical technology. These awards support education and research, fostering the next generation of scientific leaders addressing global challenges.