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The Future Belongs to Those Who Understand AI.

Learn how artificial intelligence is transforming the world, discover how to leverage AI tools, and turn knowledge into real entrepreneurial opportunities.

Crestome is a four-week online educational experience designed to help students understand AI, explore online business opportunities, and develop the skills to build something of their own.

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  • 4 Weeks
  • 20 Hours
  • Fully Online
  • Guest Speakers

AI Is Changing Everything. Are You Ready?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way people work, communicate, create, and build businesses.

Tools that once required entire teams can now be operated by individuals. Entrepreneurs are using AI to automate repetitive tasks, improve productivity, develop products, create content, and discover entirely new business opportunities.

At Crestome, we believe students should not simply watch this transformation happen. They should understand it, learn to use it, and become part of it.

Our mission is to make AI understandable, accessible, and practical for the next generation.

Where AI is already at work

Select an industry to see how it's changing.

More Than Learning About AI. Learning What You Can Do With It.

Crestome was created to help students move beyond simply hearing about artificial intelligence.

The program focuses on teaching students how AI works, why it matters, how to use modern AI tools, and how these technologies can be applied to real-world situations.

We want students to leave with more than theoretical knowledge.

  • What you'll leave with

  • A practical understanding of artificial intelligence.
  • Familiarity with modern AI tools.
  • An understanding of AI-powered business opportunities.
  • Knowledge of different online income models.
  • The ability to identify problems and develop potential solutions.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset.
  • A business model you can potentially develop beyond the program.

Built by students, for students.

Crestome is organized by co-founders Sadiq and Samatar, two university students who are passionate about artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and technology.

They're building Crestome to help the next generation understand the AI industry as it evolves, and to take advantage of the opportunities it creates.

Four Weeks. Twenty Hours. A Different Perspective on AI.

The Crestome AI program is a four-week online learning experience designed to introduce students to artificial intelligence and demonstrate how they can use it to build opportunities in today's digital economy.

Through educational sessions, practical demonstrations, guest speakers, interactive activities, and a final business-building challenge, students will learn how AI can be applied beyond the classroom.

4
WeeksFrom first principles to a business model
20
Hours of instructionLive, interactive and online
2
Days a weekSaturdays and Sundays

Program format

Exact dates and times will be shared with applicants as soon as they're confirmed.

Duration
Four weeks
Instructional time
20 hours in total
Format
Fully online
Schedule
Saturdays and Sundays
Session dates
To be announced
Session times
To be announced
Guest speakers
Included
Final project
Business model development challenge

An interactive experience, not a series of lectures.

Every part of the program is designed to get you using AI, asking questions and building, rather than just listening.

  • Educational sessions

    Clear explanations of how AI works and why it matters.

  • Practical demonstrations

    Watch real AI tools solve real tasks, step by step.

  • Guest speakers

    Hear from people using technology to build and grow businesses.

  • Interactive activities

    Questions, challenges, discussions and surprise giveaways.

  • Final business challenge

    Turn what you've learned into a business model of your own.

What You'll Learn

Five modules that take you from understanding how AI works to building a business model of your own. The tools covered are updated as the industry evolves.

Module 01

Understanding Artificial Intelligence

Build a solid foundation: what AI really is, how it works, and why it's moving so quickly.

You'll learn

  • What artificial intelligence actually is
  • How AI systems work at a foundational level
  • The difference between traditional software and AI
  • Generative AI and large language models
  • How AI has evolved
  • Why AI is advancing so rapidly
  • How AI is changing different industries
  • What the future of AI could look like

Learn From People Building What's Next.

Crestome will feature guest speakers throughout the program, sharing what it really takes to build with technology.

Speakers will be announced here as they're confirmed.

Who we're inviting

Want to speak at Crestome? Get in touch.

EntrepreneursAI professionalsBusiness ownersDevelopersPeople using technology to build and grow businesses

Don't Just Learn About Business. Build One.

At the end of the Crestome program, students will put their knowledge into practice by developing their own business model.

Students will be challenged to identify an opportunity, develop a business concept, demonstrate how it solves a real problem, and explain how it could grow into a scalable business.

This is an opportunity to transform everything learned throughout the program into something tangible.

  • Your final business model should demonstrate
  • A clear business idea
  • A problem worth solving
  • A defined target audience
  • A proposed solution
  • How AI will be incorporated
  • A revenue-generation strategy
  • A growth and scalability strategy
  • A professional business presentation

Build Something Great. Win Something Big.

A Major Cash Prize Is Up for Grabs.

The most professionally developed and compelling business models will have the opportunity to win a substantial cash prize.

Prize amount
To be announced
Judging criteria
To be announced
Rules and eligibility
Published before the competition

The exact cash prize amount and judging criteria will be announced separately. Final challenge rules, eligibility, judging criteria and prize details will be published before the competition begins.

More Than Classes. An Experience.

Crestome is designed to be engaging, interactive and rewarding. Throughout the program you'll have chances to take part in questions, challenges and discussions, and to win something along the way.

During the programActivities you can take part in
  • Live questions and answersAsk anything about AI, tools or business.
    Live
  • AI-related challengesPut new tools to work against the clock.
    Live
  • Knowledge competitionsTest what you've learned against others.
    Live
  • Interactive discussionsDebate ideas and learn from your peers.
    Live
  • Surprise giveawaysIncluding gift card prizes and other rewards.
    Live

The number and value of giveaways and gift cards aren't fixed and may vary by session.

Applications open

Your Next Opportunity Starts Here.

Take the first step toward understanding artificial intelligence and discovering what you can build with it.

  1. ApplyTell us about yourself. It takes about five minutes.
  2. We review your applicationThe organizers read every application personally.
  3. We'll email you next stepsIncluding program dates and times once they're announced.

Application

All fields are required unless marked optional.

Current occupation

How familiar are you with AI?

A few sentences is plenty. There are no wrong answers.

We only use your answers to review your application and contact you about the program.

Questions, answered.

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Crestome is a four-week online educational program that helps students understand artificial intelligence, learn to use modern AI tools, and discover how AI can create entrepreneurial and online business opportunities. It was founded by Sadiq and Samatar, two university students.

Crestome is designed for students who are curious about AI and want practical, real-world skills, whether you're interested in technology, business, or simply want to understand how AI is changing the world. Applicants must be at least 13, and applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian's permission.

No. The program starts with the fundamentals of what AI is and how it works, so complete beginners are welcome.

No. Some sessions show how AI tools can help build websites and applications, but no coding background is required to take part.

Yes. Crestome is fully online, so you can take part from wherever you are.

The program runs for four weeks, with sessions on Saturdays and Sundays.

The program includes 20 hours of instructional time in total.

Tools may include ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and Cursor, along with AI image generation, video generation, automation and productivity tools. Because AI moves quickly, the lineup is reviewed before each program and new tools are added as the industry evolves.

Yes. Crestome will feature guest speakers with experience in business, entrepreneurship, technology and AI. Speakers will be announced on this website as they're confirmed.

You'll learn how a range of online business models work, including what they do, who their customers are, which AI tools can help, how they earn revenue, and how they can grow. No program can guarantee income. Results depend on effort, execution and a viable business model.

At the end of the program, you'll develop your own business model: identifying an opportunity, defining your audience and solution, showing how AI fits in, and explaining how the business would earn revenue and grow. You'll present it professionally.

Yes. The most professionally developed and compelling business models will have the opportunity to win a substantial cash prize. The amount, judging criteria, eligibility and full rules will be published before the competition.

Complete the application form on this page. It takes about five minutes. If applications aren't open yet, join the waitlist and we'll email you when they open.

Exact session dates and times haven't been set yet. They'll be announced on this website, and we'll email everyone who has applied or joined the waitlist.

Have Questions? Let's Talk.

Questions about the program, speaking at Crestome, or partnering with us? Send a message and the organizers will get back to you.

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Why we collect it

How it's stored

Form submissions are processed and stored by our website host, Netlify, Inc., which may store data on servers outside Canada, including in the United States. Submissions may be checked by an automated spam-filtering service. Information stored outside Canada may be subject to the laws of that country. Only Crestome's organizers can access submissions.

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How long we keep it

We keep application and contact information for [retention period, e.g. 12 months after the program ends], then delete it, unless you ask us to delete it sooner.

Sharing

We don't sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers that help us run this website and program, or where required by law.

Your choices and rights

You can ask to access, correct or delete your personal information, or withdraw your consent, at any time by contacting [privacy contact email]. We'll respond within a reasonable time.

Young people

Applicants must be at least 13. Applicants under 18 must confirm that a parent or guardian agrees to their participation, and we collect the parent or guardian's contact details so we can confirm this.

Changes

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Contact

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Applications

Submitting an application doesn't guarantee a place in the program. Crestome decides which applicants are accepted. You agree that the information you provide is accurate.

Participation

Participants are expected to treat organizers, speakers and other participants with respect. Crestome may remove anyone from the program for harassment, disruptive behaviour or misuse of program materials. [Add code of conduct details]

Program changes

Program content, schedule, speakers and activities may change. We'll communicate significant changes to participants.

Fees

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Final challenge and prizes

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Intellectual property

Program materials belong to Crestome or their respective owners and are for participants' personal learning only. Participants keep ownership of the business ideas they develop. [Confirm with legal reviewer]

Third-party tools

The program refers to third-party AI tools. Your use of those tools is governed by their own terms, including any age requirements. Crestome isn't affiliated with or responsible for them.

Limitation of liability

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Contact

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Program Disclaimer

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Educational purposes only

Crestome is an educational program. Content is provided for learning purposes and isn't financial, legal, tax or professional business advice.

No earnings guarantee

The program discusses online business models and ways people earn income using AI. Crestome does not promise or guarantee that any participant will earn money. Any business involves risk, and results depend on many factors, including effort, skill, execution, market conditions and the viability of the business model.

Third-party tools

References to AI tools and companies are for educational purposes and don't imply endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation. Third-party tools have their own terms, privacy policies and age requirements, which participants are responsible for following.

Guest speakers

Views expressed by guest speakers are their own and don't necessarily reflect the views of Crestome.

Prizes

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