BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE
MBABANE – Applications are now open for the much-anticipated 2025 National STEM Expo, a premier platform that showcases Eswatini’s brightest young minds.
It is organised by the Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP) under the Ministry of ICT, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the Expo forms part of Eswatini’s National Science Week and aims to drive innovation, creativity, and problem-solving among the youth.
Young innovators from primary schools, high schools, tertiary institutions, and STEM-focused startups are encouraged to submit their entries. The Expo invites projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that address real-world challenges from tech prototypes and agricultural innovations to environmental solutions.
PARTICIPANTS STAND TO BENEFIT FROM:
.Opportunities to exhibit their projects
.Interactive workshops and learning sessions
.Mentorship and networking with professionals
Application deadline is 26 July 2025.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/Veh8EXj6ccb4hAd29
Last year’s Expo drew entries from across the Kingdom, spotlighting homegrown talent and groundbreaking ideas. Organisers promise an even more impactful experience this year, with broader participation and stronger partnerships.
Call for Sponsors,Empowering Eswatini’s Future Innovators
RSTP is also calling on corporates, development partners, and philanthropists to support the 2025 STEM Expo. The success of this event depends on collective investment in the country’s next generation of scientists, engineers, and tech leaders.
Special thanks go to the Embassy of Taiwan in Eswatini, the High Commission of India, and InstaCash for their continued support. However, additional sponsorship is still needed to fully realise the Expo’s goals.
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE INCLUDE
.Financial donations to support prizes, logistics, and programming
.Material support such as workshop tools, exhibition materials, and branded items
.Value-based sponsorships including scholarships, internships, and media coverage
Sponsors will enjoy extensive branding across digital and physical platforms, exhibition space during the Expo, and public recognition in official communications and social media.
To partner or learn more, contact tengetilem@rstp.org.sz or call 2517 9400.
