Destination Imagination is a global nonprofit organization that inspires and equips students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. Through its creative, team-based Challenge programs, DI encourages students from kindergarten through college to solve open-ended problems using 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation. With programs spanning the U.S. and 30 countries, DI celebrates creativity through a dynamic progression of regional and international competitions, culminating in the highly anticipated Global Finals, which draw more than 17,000 attendees annually.
DI has empowered more than 1.5 million young people through hands-on STEM, fine arts, and social entrepreneurship experiences. The organization is supported by a passionate network of more than 38,000 volunteers and a staff of 15 based in New Jersey and working remotely nationwide. Destination Imagination operates with an annual budget exceeding $4 million and recently adopted a new five-year strategic plan in May 2025 to position itself as a global leader in creativity and innovation education.
