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Future STEMite Tournament

A platform for high-school and tertiary students to develop creative ideas and address pressing problems in their communities.

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The work behind the programme.

  • About the Future STEMite Tournament
  • Overview

The future STEMite tournament allows for high school student teams to solve a specific challenge or problem through science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Many of these challenges are rooted in real-world issues, encouraging student participants to use creativity and critical thinking in order to come up with innovative solutions. In the last four years, we made an indelible mark of advancing students’ projects and entries. 26 team schools have further competed on global STEM challenges, like the Conrad Challenge, International Kids Coding Competition, USA and Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology challenge, Germany.

Students in high schools and tertiary institutions register a team of 6 minimum with supporting teachers and mentors to showcase their skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment with their school-sponsored educator/mentor to compete against the brightest minds within the same pool of grades.

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The National STEM Foundation, Zambia partners with STEMi Makers of Africa to host the first national robotics competition in Lusaka, Zambia. The National STEM Robotics Competition (NSRC-2024) is  a strategic initiative to spark nationwide interest in STEM education, fuel Zambia’s  Industry 4.0 ambitions, and foster a culture of innovation across all levels. The competition framework and target participants are primary and secondary school teams in Zambia, University students, Independent innovators.  Thematic Areas are:

  • Sustainability & Environmental Challenges
  • Smart Cities & Infrastructure
  • Healthcare & Wellness
  • Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
  • Space Exploration
  • Mining
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What our Stakeholders are saying...

I know what it feels like that you graduate from the University and you are unable to land your dream job. STEMi Makers training gave me a chance to hope, be confident and be employable. Now, I have a better lucrative job, I have a business and I serve as a volunteer to help younger people access the opportunity that STEMi Makers Africa gave me. Thank you!
Sir Obi Kama
Sir Obi KamaCommissioner for Science & Technology, Enugu State
STEMi Makers of Africa have proven in the last three years how they are about building this younger generation. This organization did not disappoint me. Through the Young Inventors Bootcamp, my kids have accelerated in their thinking pattern, the way they seek ways to create and build beyond my imagination!. I think this is exactly what this young generation needs. The ability to CREATE.
Sir Eze Ajuzie
Sir Eze AjuziePermanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Abia State
“ I secured my first job in a Technology service company through STEMi Makers Africa in February 2020 (2 years ago) and have kept in touch with the team throughout my career, ensuring to introduce STEMi Makers Africa to my current and former employers. Whether it’s through work experience, volunteering or mentoring opportunities, the feedback from colleagues who have got involved in the various initiatives has always been outstanding.”
Lanre Olarewaju
Lanre OlarewajuSelect USA Exchange Educator Recipient
We really wish more organizations and communities could key into STEM Because the experiences STEMi Makers Africa has opened us to clearly shows a lot of work needs to be done for Liberia and Africa at large.
Simon Ugalu
Simon UgaluHigh School Educator in Uganda
" Not all girls have the privilege of learning or getting academic support from women in STEM. I have found fulfillment to give back and serve as a role model on the Project Kuongoza mentoring platform. I look forward to ensuring girls excel and succeed in STEM".
Marthlo Theresa
Marthlo TheresaPrincipal, GHS Comprehensive School, Bueau, Cameroon
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  • Benefits & Prizes:
  • Top students compete for a $15,000 grand prize.
  • Three grand prize winners receive national recognition.
  • Pro-bono legal and consulting services
  • Dell Chromebook.
  • Four winning teams receive EE Savings Bonds worth $10,000 at maturity.
  • Technical Support for prototype modifications.
  • Mentorship in preparation for International challenges.
  • Award Certificates.

Frequent Answered Questions (FAQs)

The tournament recognizes the outstanding students for their accomplishment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for their innovative and creative projects. High school students can submit individual and/or team research projects in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or similar areas. Each submission can provide a summary of the STEM project. All projects must be presented at the Future STEMite tournament.  The projects will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive awards and prizes (depending on sponsorship availability and its category). The winning awards will be given at the finals.

  • The submitter must be middle school students, high school student or recent graduates.
  • The projects should be related on STEM or similar fields.
  • Individual or team projects can be submitted.
  • One or more educators may appear as co-authors of a submission, but the student must be the ‘first author’.
  • The project must be presented at the Future STEMite tournament before the judges.

The Oxford Dictionary defines “innovation” as the introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing something. At STEMi Makers of Africa, we broaden this definition to include significantly improved methods, ideas, systems, or products. This encompasses enhancements, changes, or additions to current innovations that significantly improve upon them or perform the same function in a unique way.

We encourage students to harness their creativity and problem-solving skills to develop a solution that addresses a real-world problem. Projects should introduce new things, ideas or ways of doing something, including significantly improved methods, ideas, systems, or products. Your innovation should be tested and refined based on feedback.


Note: Innovators may (but do not have to) create a unique innovation for STEMi. They may show an innovation they created for another program, or an innovation they have shown before at STEMi Makers of Africa, providing there has been significant improvement to the innovation.

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