about us
We started this because we needed it too.
Project e began with a simple observation: the kids who are hungriest to learn often get the least room to do it. Contest math felt like the clearest place to start — concrete, measurable, and full of kids who light up the moment they're handed a problem worth struggling over.
why competition math first
School math moves at the pace of the middle of the class.
School math is designed to move at a pace that works for most students. For those eager to explore deeper concepts, tackle challenging problems, or advance beyond the standard curriculum, opportunities can be limited—especially in elementary and middle school. Math competitions provide an immediate solution: engaging problems, clear goals, and a structured pathway that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and growth.
Depth over speed.
That's the whole philosophy.
square one
Math Contest Prep
Live now
where we're headed
Math is the first square, not the only one.
As Project e grows, we plan to bring the same approach to other subjects schools tend to shortchange — starting with whatever our volunteers and community are excited to teach next.
how we work
What we're building toward
Always free
Every session, every kid. Cost should never be the reason someone doesn't get to go deeper.
Volunteer-run
Built and taught by people who remember being the kid who wanted more — students, educators, and parents donating their time.
Depth, not pace
We're not racing through material. We're giving kids room to sit with a hard problem until it clicks.
a note from our founder
“I’ve always loved the challenge of a great math problem—sometimes I’ll stop everything I’m doing just to solve one. I started Project e to help more students discover that same excitement and gain access to opportunities that inspire them to think deeper and aim higher.”
— Aditya Shahi, Founder