AARI Systems Lab Opening Q1 2026

Building the Future of
Intelligent Systems

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit equipping Veterans, HBCU students, and Atlanta's youth with the hardware, infrastructure, and skills to build the next generation of AI.

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AARI is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is 100% tax-deductible and directly funds hands-on AI and robotics training for Veterans, HBCU students, and underserved youth in Atlanta.

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Atlanta AI & Robotics Initiative Inc.

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41-2742893

Atlanta AI & Robotics Initiative Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 41-2742893 is available for employer matching programs and donor tax records.

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Current Funding Goals

Q1 2026 AARI Systems Lab $75,000 of $150,000
Student Compute Access Fund $18,500 of $25,000
Robotics Equipment Expansion $8,200 of $20,000
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Hands-On Infrastructure
Real-World Skills

AARI provides students with direct access to enterprise-grade hardware and infrastructure typically found only at major universities and technology companies.

Through our AARI Systems Lab, students gain practical experience deploying AI models, managing GPU clusters, and building the physical infrastructure that powers modern computing.

Bare Metal
Edge Computing
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Our Programs

Applied learning experiences bridging the gap between theory and reality.

AI Infrastructure

Direct access to GPU clusters. Students learn to rack servers, configure networks, and deploy models on bare metal.

Robotics & Vision

Building autonomous systems. From soldering circuits to programming computer vision for real-time navigation.

Systems Engineering

Linux administration, containerization (Docker/K8s), and GovCloud security protocols. Preparing Veterans and Students for the Defense Industrial Base.

Student Progression Pathway

Our structured curriculum guides students from foundational skills to advanced systems engineering.

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Foundations (Weeks 1-8)

Introduction to computing fundamentals, Linux command line, basic networking, and version control with Git.

Command Line Linux Basics Git & GitHub TCP/IP Fundamentals
2

Infrastructure (Weeks 9-16)

Hands-on server deployment, containerization, and basic cloud architecture using enterprise-grade hardware.

Docker Server Administration Virtual Machines Network Configuration
3

AI & Robotics (Weeks 17-28)

GPU cluster management, AI model deployment, and autonomous robotics development with computer vision.

GPU Computing Model Deployment Computer Vision Robotics
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Advanced Systems (Weeks 29-40)

Kubernetes orchestration, security hardening, GovCloud compliance, and capstone project deployment.

Kubernetes Security Protocols GovCloud Capstone Project
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Weeks to Complete
500+
Hands-On Hours
85%
Employment Rate

AARI Graduate Profile

Students who complete our program gain industry-recognized skills and real-world infrastructure experience.

Technical Competencies

  • Deploy and manage GPU clusters for AI workloads
  • Configure enterprise networking and security protocols
  • Build and deploy containerized applications at scale
  • Design autonomous robotics systems with computer vision
  • Implement GovCloud compliance and security standards

Professional Readiness

  • Collaborate effectively in team-based projects
  • Document technical solutions and system architectures
  • Present technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues
  • Adapt to emerging technologies and frameworks

Industry Certifications

CompTIA Security+, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes credentials

Career Placement

Direct pipeline to tech employers and defense contractors

Higher Education

Prepared for computer science and engineering programs

Student Success Stories

Real students, real impact. See how AAIRI is shaping the next generation of tech leaders.

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Jaylen Thompson

Westlake High School, Junior

"Before AAIRI, I thought AI was just for people at big tech companies. Now I've trained my own computer vision model and I'm applying to Georgia Tech for CS."
Currently working on: Autonomous drone navigation system
AM

Aaliyah Mitchell

Mays High School, Senior

"Learning to rack servers and configure networks gave me skills I never knew I needed. I got an internship at a data center this summer!"
Currently working on: Kubernetes cluster management
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DeShawn Williams

BEST Academy, Sophomore

"The robotics program sparked something in me. I went from never coding to building a robot that can navigate mazes. This is what I want to do forever."
Currently working on: Robotic arm with computer vision

How Your Donation Works

Every dollar goes directly to empowering students with real-world tech skills.

$100

20 GPU compute hours for a student project

$500

One student's full semester of GPU access

$2,500

Full robotics kit for a classroom

$10,000

Sponsor a school's entire AI curriculum

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Hardware Wishlist

Help us build the AARI Systems Lab. We accept new and gently used enterprise equipment.

NVIDIA RTX 4090 GPUs

8 of 20 donated

Dell PowerEdge Servers

2 of 5 donated

10GbE Network Switches

1 of 3 donated

UPS Battery Backups

0 of 4 donated

NVMe SSDs 2TB

12 of 30 donated

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Partnership Opportunities

Join leading companies in building the next generation of tech talent in Atlanta.

FOUNDING PARTNER
$50,000+
Annual commitment
  • Logo on AARI Systems Lab
  • Naming rights for program areas
  • Employee volunteer days
  • Quarterly board updates
  • Priority hiring pipeline access
Become a Founding Partner
INNOVATION PARTNER
$25,000
Annual commitment
  • Brand visibility on website
  • Quarterly impact reports
  • Recognition at events
  • Student project showcases
Become an Innovation Partner
COMMUNITY PARTNER
$10,000
Annual commitment
  • Recognition wall placement
  • Social media features
  • Newsletter mentions
  • Annual impact certificate
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Our Partners & Supporters

Thank you to the organizations and individuals making our mission possible.

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Hardware Heroes

Special thanks to individuals and companies who have donated equipment

Anonymous Donor - 4x RTX 4090 Tech Surplus Inc. - Server Rack DataCenter Refresh - Networking Your Name Here
"Partnering with AAIRI has been incredible. Seeing students go from never touching a server to confidently managing GPU clusters shows the real impact of hands-on education."
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Every donation powers student access to cutting-edge AI infrastructure. Choose an amount that works for you.

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$250 powers 50 hours of GPU compute time for student projects

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