Cultivate your low-cost, high-tech life

Mars College: A 3-month experiment building an off-grid village to explore future technology and self-preservation.

Construction of pallet rack structures in the desert.

Build a Campus

We start on barren land. Martians organize into camps, build their own shelter and infrastructure, and cooperate to take care of everyone's basic needs.

A community gathering for a talk inside a structure at night.

Research & Learn

Harness AI, solar, and off-grid tech to explore new frontiers in self-reliance and creativity.

A group doing yoga at sunrise in the desert.

Find Your Joy

Pursue self-actualization, develop new skills, and form deep connections with like-minded people.

A peer-led electronics workshop at Mars College

Academics

Academics at Mars revolve around technology, off-grid living, and other subjects contributed by residents through an open calendar and shared spaces. We build an auditorium, classroom, library, and gallery, then invite Martians to activate them through workshops, installations, and experiences.

We extend the idea of self-reliance to AI technology. We believe everyone should know how to build their own personal AIs that help them live, learn, and thrive. The Eden team helps to run the AI program, grants Martians free compute, and the program culminates in a final exhibition, gallery, and film festival.

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Timeline

Nov 1, 2025

Build begins

Invited build teams arrive to construct major structures and infrastructure.

Jan 5, 2026

Quarter begins

All Martians arrive for orientation, Ideas Week, and the start of the academic program.

April 2, 2026

Mars Electronica

A multi-day final showcase to share projects, research, and art with the community, along with our 4th annual AI Film Festival.

April 27, 2026

Unbuild Ends

All structures are disassembled and stored, returning the land to its original state.

Mars College desert community

Join us on Mars

Applications for 2026 are now open. Propose an academic program, a structure, or a service and join us in building our world.