Gather 5+ friends (grades 6–12) excited about tech or solving problems

Host a quick info session or post on school socials

Find a teacher (ideally STEM) to be your advisor

Include diverse grades, interests, and abilities (SEN students welcome!)

Pitch to your principal or ECA coordinator: “A KBI Hub boosts STEM skills and school reputation!”

Share KBI’s mission and safety protocols

Request a room, small budget, or club status

Submit school and team details to KBI for verification (no CV or interview needed)

Elect or assign roles based on strengths: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Research Lead, PR Officer

Use KBI’s 1-hour leadership webinar for prep

Rotate roles yearly to give everyone a chance

Create a simple hub charter with mission, goals, and rules

Use KBI’s Hub Charter Template

Keep it short (1 page max), focus on fun and impact

Host a launch event with tech demos (e.g., AI game on Scratch), snacks, and your mission pitch

Promote via posters, school emails, and social media (@[SchoolName]_KBIHub)

Invite everyone—no commitment needed to try it out