The 2026 LED Challenge, aimed at young Brazilian students over 18, has extended its registration deadline to March 8, 2026. This initiative, which offers a total of R$ 300,000 in prizes, invites participants to propose innovative solutions to combat school dropout rates, a significant issue in Brazil's education system.

This year, the focus is on tackling school dropout, with the challenge promoted by Globo and the Roberto Marinho Foundation, in partnership with g1. The initiative encourages students to develop proposals that resonate with diverse social contexts, emphasizing the importance of education as a transformative tool. Participants are expected to present ideas involving the creative use of technology, innovative teaching methodologies, and effective strategies to retain students.

Interested students must be enrolled in the first semester of 2026 and can register for free at www.movimentoled.com.br. This challenge highlights the ongoing efforts to address educational challenges in Brazil, empowering youth to find and implement solutions that can help retain children and adolescents in schools, ultimately aiming for a more equitable educational landscape in the country.