The Mark Cuban Foundation is bringing its three-day artificial intelligence program for high schoolers back to Fort Wayne.

Indiana Tech will host the AI Bootcamp on three consecutive Saturdays beginning Oct. 31, giving underserved students experience with artificial intelligence tools and real-world applications in various fields, such as healthcare, the arts and business, a news release said.

Meals, transportation assistance and technology will be provided at no cost.

Indiana Tech is among more than 35 organizations chosen nationwide to host camps this fall. Other Indiana sites are in Indianapolis and LaPorte County, according to the foundation’s website.

The university – which has received various grant funding toward artificial intelligence work – is proud to be involved, President Karl Einolf said.

“As we work to lead our region in AI education, we are committed to helping people develop practical AI skills they can use both personally and professionally,” he said in a statement. “This bootcamp is a natural extension of that commitment and an exciting opportunity for participants to explore the real-world potential of AI.”

Fort Wayne was selected last year as one of 30 cities to host the bootcamp.

Students must be prepared to use artificial intelligence, said Mark Cuban, the entrepreneur and investor behind the foundation.

“As AI continues to become an undeniable force in all of our lives, it’s crucial that we open the door to this knowledge, especially to young people who want to explore it,” he said in a statement. “While technology expands and becomes more advanced, it becomes more critical that we ensure our students are prepared when they apply for schools or jobs in the future.”

Cuban, an Indiana University graduation, is perhaps best known as an investor in the Dallas Mavericks and as a “Shark Tank” TV personality.

This fall’s bootcamp is sponsored by Junction 36, an Indiana Tech initiative to help organizations bridge the gap between emerging technology and real-world application, the release said.

Indiana Tech announced in December that it received a $150,000 Lilly Endowment grant to explore how artificial intelligence can transform teaching, learning and career preparation.

The Ball Venture Fund also awarded the university a $25,000 grant for an artificial intelligence pilot program. The money will support an AI cybersecurity and innovation clinic pilot, which will be developed and delivered by the Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences.