Bridging the World with AI
LERAI Foundation is committed to advancing innovation and education in the digital age. It promotes the development and global adoption of cutting-edge technologies—particularly those based on artificial intelligence—across diverse communities, regardless of nationality, race, gender, religion, or age.
The foundation supports scientific research and the creation of practical tools and methodologies to address the evolving challenges of modern education and technology. It fosters international collaboration and knowledge exchange by building platforms and networks that connect leading researchers, world-class universities, industry leaders, governments, and other stakeholders.
LERAI champions inclusivity in innovation, encouraging broad participation and ensuring meaningful engagement with all relevant actors. A core mission of the foundation is to inspire and empower the next generation of technology innovators by cultivating creativity, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills—especially in the areas of AI, computational thinking, and algorithmic design.
Through its initiatives, LERAI positions these competencies as essential for 21st-century learning and as key drivers of individual growth and sustainable societal development in an increasingly innovation-driven world.
Our Team
Elena Marinova
President
Lora Dineva
Executive Director
Rositsa Dekova
Executive Director
International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI)
The LERAI Foundation is the founder — and the administrative, legal, and financial hub — supporting the Board and global community of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), the world’s first international science olympiad dedicated to AI. IOAI and its year-round initiatives — including national and regional Olympiads, as well as the GAITE capacity-building program — empower high school students worldwide to explore, learn, and lead in the field of artificial intelligence. Our mission is to foster a global community of young AI talent, equipped with technical excellence, creativity, and a strong sense of ethical responsibility.
