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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.

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Register your interest

Sign up to find out first when STEMathon 2026 opens

How it works

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.

How it works

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

Registration for STEMathon 2026 opens in May 2026.

Register now to be notified when registration opens.