AFRISTEM creates exciting opportunities for young people to learn, compete, build and innovate through STEM education, competitions, technology, training and strategic partnerships.
2025 Nigerian STEM Championship
Winners of the 2025 Nigerian STEM Championship
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Years of impact
AFRISTEM is committed to transforming the way young people learn and experience Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
We believe STEM should be more than classroom theory. It should inspire curiosity, creativity, innovation and problem-solving.
Through practical learning experiences, competitions, training programmes, educational technology, STEM equipment, consultancy and partnerships, AFRISTEM connects young people with the knowledge and opportunities they need to become tomorrow's scientists, engineers, technologists, innovators and entrepreneurs.
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Future Learners Targeted
AFRISTEM provides a growing range of STEM-focused programmes and services designed to make learning engaging, practical and relevant.
From science spelling and coding to STEM competitions and organic chemistry, AFRISTEM creates opportunities for young people to discover their potential and compete on bigger platforms.
We believe STEM is not just about what students learn. It is about what they can imagine, create and solve.
“STEM should inspire curiosity, creativity, innovation and problem-solving.”
We move STEM beyond theory by creating opportunities for learners to experiment, build, create and solve problems.
We make STEM interesting and relatable, particularly for children and teenagers.
Our programmes encourage creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving and technological literacy.
We work to make quality STEM opportunities accessible to learners, schools and communities.
We connect students, schools, educators, STEM professionals and organisations to create meaningful opportunities.
We embrace technology and innovative approaches to improve STEM education.
Stay updated with our upcoming competitions, training programmes, boot camps, workshops, exhibitions and other STEM events.
International STEM championship and organic chemistry tournament exam holding simultaneously across selected African cities.
A virtual digital literacy hangout equipping science teachers with practical tools and skills for technology-enabled teaching.
Nigeria's flagship national science championship, bringing together the strongest young science minds from every state and the Federal Capital Territory in a single nationwide contest.
The first edition of SCI-SPELL — a science spelling bee that tests how precisely young learners know the language of science, from element names to anatomical terms.
Ecosystem partnerThrough our partnership with Prime STEM Nigeria, learners and schools can access additional STEM education opportunities, competitions and initiatives designed to promote academic excellence, digital literacy and interest in STEM.
Explore Prime STEM Nigeria“Our students came back from the STEM Kids Championship more confident and more curious than we have ever seen them. AFRISTEM made science feel like an adventure.”
We are proud to collaborate with organisations that share our commitment to education, innovation, technology and youth development across Africa.
CompetitionsOct 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Registration for the 5th Edition of the STEM Kids Championship is open. The registration fee is ₦4,000 per candidate.
Student StoriesAug 25, 2026 · 4 min read
A senior secondary student shares how preparing for the African Organic Chemistry Tournament changed how she sees science — and her future.
STEM CareersJul 8, 2026 · 5 min read
From renewable-energy engineers to data scientists and biomedical researchers — a look at the STEM careers that will shape Africa's next decade.
AFRISTEM programmes vary by age and category. Each programme page clearly states its eligibility requirements — from primary school learners in the STEM Kids Championship to senior secondary students in the African Organic Chemistry Tournament.
Whether you are a learner, school, educator, STEM professional or organisation, there is a place for you in the AFRISTEM ecosystem.
