STEMathon India

Do you want to shape the future? We’re looking for talented grade 10 to 12 students from schools across India to join STEMathon 2026, our annual competition for students with innovative ideas to solve global challenges and improve our world.

Applications are now open

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How it works
Why take part
Who's eligible
Registration fee
How to take part

How it works

Pick your challenge

What’s your idea to help meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals? From zero hunger to affordable and clean energy, we want you to respond to the global challenges that will shape our future.

Build your team

You can compete as part of a team of three with other students in grades 10 to 12 students from your school.

Design your solution

Use your science, tech, engineering, business and enterprise skills to develop your project.

Present your project

Pitch your solution. Create a video pitch to tell our experts about your solution for the chance to compete in our STEMathon final in Mumbai.

Why take part

As a STEMathon 2026 participant, you’ll get the chance to develop your science and entrepreneurial skills, engage in a hands-on project, challenge yourself and work with other top students from across India.

You’ll also be in with a chance of winning one of our STEMathon prizes, including the opportunity to compete at Imperial’s annual Global Natural Science and Innovation Competition in London.

Who’s eligible

STEMathon 2026 is for teams of three students aged between 15 and 17 from the same school and branch in grades 10 to 12.

Schools that are members of the following school boards are eligible to take part:

Council for Indian School Certificate Examination – Indian School Certificate
Central Board of Secondary Education – All India Senior School Examination
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Cambridge Assessment International Education

For safeguarding, you’ll also need a teacher to support and chaperone your team.

Read our full eligibility criteria in our STEMathon 2026 terms and conditions.

Registration fee

All teams are required to pay a registration fee of £150 (GBP) to take part. This is equivalent to £50 (GBP) for each team member.

The registration fee covers our costs for the administration of the competition.

Teams invited to take part in the STEMathon 2026 final in Mumbai will be required to cover their own accommodation and travel costs.

How to take part

Apply using this application form.

Please note: to complete your application, you will need the details and contact information for all team members and your teacher chaperone. The application form cannot be saved, so you must complete it in one session.

Hear from 2025 STEMathon participants

What's it like to take part in the Imperial STEMathon? We spoke to finalists from the 2025 edition of the competition about their experience and what you can expect from STEMathon 2026.