Best Solution of the Year
One solution rises above all, chosen on the live investor pitch stage for impact, innovation, and completeness, and archived permanently in the Festival's history.
Explore Past Best SolutionsWhere Brilliance Gets Its Reward.
Cash prizes. Laptops. Scholarships. International representation. Named legacy awards for the innovators who rise to the top.
$120K+
In Prizes
6
Tracks
∞
Opportunities
Past STEM Champions
Nexus Innovators
Senior (14–19)
2024 · AI & Robotics
Tech Pioneers
Junior (11–15)
2024 · IoT & Electronics
Code Masters
Advanced (18–25)
2024 · Software Development
Sky Innovators
Senior (14–19)
2024 · Drone Technology
Young Builders
Elementary (8–12)
2024 · AI & Robotics
The Stage is Set. The Prizes Are Real.
The Open Category
Where bold ideas meet real opportunity, innovators aged 8–35+ pitch live before investors and dignitaries. Every solution can secure support, while one is named the Best Solution of the Year.
See How Selection WorksSTEM Impact Challenge
Companies and organisations adopt competition tracks, sponsor winning teams, and present named awards from ₦3,000,000.
Learn About the Challenge
Legacy Awards
Named awards adopted from ₦1,000,000 and presented personally at the Grand Finale. The innovator's story and the adopter's belief, recorded together forever.
Accept the Legacy ChallengePrizes Beyond the Arena.
Four additional opportunities to win recognition and prizes throughout the festival.
Who Wants To Be A STEM Hero
Live quizzes and rapid-fire tests across STEM, with instant winners crowned in the hall.
STEM-A-THON Champions
Winners of the 24-hour live innovation battle.
Innovation Quiz Prizes
Non-competing students win prizes and recognition throughout the festival.
Special Recognition Awards
For coaches, schools, and volunteers whose dedication powers the movement.