Science Innovation Challenge

Project:

STEMPOWER is a non-profit organisation focused on making STEM education inspirational and accessible to disadvantaged children aged 12 to 14. The STEMPOWER website will host interactive tutorials and talks from a variety of engaging experts across a wide range of STEM topics, tackling the perception that STEM education is challenging and inaccessible. By offering interactive presentations and experiments in schools and community spaces, STEMPOWER aims to address the challenges students from marginalised backgrounds face, to inspire and educate all students. STEMPOWER services will be free for lower-income schools, ensuring equal access to the students who need it most.

STEMPOWER's mission aligns with UN SDG4, promoting inclusive and equitable quality education, reducing inequalities, and fostering economic growth and innovation. Funding will come from grants, donations, and partnerships with organizations supporting early STEM education. They plan to use initial funds for transportation and public space rentals, and to build a strong online presence showcasing STEM careers and creating tutorials in topics related to those fields.

Project:

Watt's Up is a non-profit organisation focused on providing STEM-specific career guidance and inspiration to students. Watt’s Up will renovate a decommissioned electric bus to visit schools, to conduct inspiring workshops and set up projects for students to work on over four weeks. This hands-on experience is complemented by partnerships with companies that deliver talks to motivate students to pursue STEM careers. 

Watt's Up targets secondary school students, particularly those in Years 8 and 9, a crucial time for making career decisions. They address the challenge of limited access to STEM education and career opportunities, especially for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. By bringing science directly to schools and offering ongoing engagement through newsletters, Watt's Up ensures that students remain interested in STEM fields.

Their business model includes generating revenue from school investments and company sponsorships. They plan to use initial funding to set up pilot projects, reaching approximately 250 students, and conducting surveys to demonstrate the effectiveness of their program. Watt's Up's mission aligns with UN SDG4, promoting quality education, reducing inequalities, and fostering economic growth and innovation. Through accessible STEM education, Watt's Up aims to create lasting impact and inspire the next generation of scientists.

Project:

Curiosity Camp offers interactive presentations and experiments to children aged 12 to 14, in schools and community spaces. They aim to make science education engaging and relatable, and offer free access for lower-income schools, ensuring equal access and bridging the gap between different socioeconomic groups.

Curiosity Camp is a non-profit organisation dedicated to making STEM education accessible, aligning with UN SDG4, promoting inclusive and equitable quality education, reducing inequalities, and fostering economic growth and innovation. Funding will come from grants, charitable donations, and partnerships with governing body organizations that support early STEM careers. They plan to use initial funds for transportation, public space rentals, and filming equipment to create a strong online presence. This includes showcasing interviews with STEM professionals and interactive content on their website.