WORLD STEM FESTIVAL
Innovate. Compete. Shape the Future.
The World's Ultimate STEM Celebration is calling. Whether you're 8 or 40+, from any corner of the world — this is where ideas become solutions, and innovation takes its next step.
Davos for economics. Cannes for film. Geneva for Diplomacy. Port Harcourt for the Future.
4
Festival Days
6
Competition Tracks & Age Categories
5,000+
Innovators
$120K
in Prizes so far
The World Has a Stage
It's in Africa.
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn't. We built the World STEM Festival to close that gap.
Somewhere right now, a young innovator is building their first robot with nothing but curiosity and cardboard. Our mission is to make sure the world sees it — to help innovators everywhere, no matter their age, background, or location to find their place on this stage.
Six Competition Tracks, Six Age Categories, One Equal Stage — where innovators Compete, Exhibit, Connect, and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. From an 8-year-old building their first robot to a 35-year-old pitching AI to investors, every innovator who steps up finds recognition, community, and their next chapter from here.
World STEM Festival™, powered by the STEM Festival Foundation - an Independent Non-profit, reinvesting every Dollar or Naira raised into this mission.
And the whole world gathers for it, every year, in AFRICA!Highlights
More than a Festival. A Global Experience
Join us
Explore the different roles and find the perfect way to make your mark on the future.
Volunteer
Support the operational delivery of the World STEM Festival while gaining valuable event management experience.
Apply to VolunteerVolunteer
Support the operational delivery of the World STEM Festival while gaining valuable event management experience.
Apply to Volunteer
Exhibit
Showcase innovative products, technologies, research, or solutions to an international STEM audience in the exhibition hall.
Reserve Exhibition Space
Vendor
Provide quality food, merchandise, or services to enhance the festival experience for participants and visitors.
Apply as Vendor
Competition Tracks
Choose your tech battlefield and compete in cutting-edge technology categories
Competition Age Categories
Details rotate through each card — team size, competition areas, requirements, tools and software.
Elementary
8–12 Years
Primary / Basic
Team
3 Competitors
Junior
11–15 Years
JSS / Middle
Team
3 Competitors
Senior
14–19 Years
SSS / High School
Team
3 Competitors
Advanced
18–25 Years
University / College
Team
2–3 Competitors
Expert
25–35 Years
Startups / Tech Hubs
Team
2–3 Competitors
Pro
35+ Years
Working Professionals
Team
2–3 Competitors
Open Category
All Ages
Open Category / Independent
Team
2–3 Innovators
Global Marketplace
Africa's Stage for What's Next. The World STEM Festival is where the world's boldest technology companies launch, live — in front of the fastest-growing, youngest market on Earth. This is not a trade show. It's a market entry point.
Showcase Your Breakthrough
Unveil new technology before 5,000+ innovators, families, and decision-makers — with national television and international media carrying it further.
Showcase With UsShowcase Your Breakthrough
Unveil new technology before 5,000+ innovators, families, and decision-makers — with national television and international media carrying it further.
Showcase With Us
Enter the Market, Live
There is one address for breaking into Africa's future market. One date on the calendar, every year.
Bring Your Innovation
Meet Tomorrow's Talent First
The engineers, builders, and founders your company will need in ten years are already building here. Meet them before anyone else does.
Explore PartnershipTrusted By The Best
What leaders, organisations, partners, champions and the world are saying about the World STEM Festival
“A monumental leap for our state. This festival bridges the gap between theory and practical innovation, positioning Rivers State as Nigeria's undisputed tech hub.”
“A monumental leap for our state. This festival bridges the gap between theory and practical innovation, positioning Rivers State as Nigeria's undisputed tech hub.”
“I've watched this grow from a bold vision into a continental powerhouse. The caliber of young minds nurtured here is nothing short of world-class.”
“Watching my son build his first robot here was life-changing. This festival doesn't just teach STEM; it gives our children the confidence to shape the future.”