BIEA International STEM Youth Innovation Competition

Empowering Youth Through Global Innovation and Collaboration

The BIEA International STEM Youth Innovation Competition is a dynamic global initiative for students aged 6 to 21, organised by the British International Education Association (BIEA) and supported by the UK’s leading scientific and educational institutions, including University College London, Imperial College London, and the Royal Institution.

Each year, the competition challenges students to tackle real-world environmental and humanitarian issues through the lens of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths). With a unique annual theme focused on science and innovation, it encourages young people worldwide to think creatively, collaborate across cultures, and apply their skills to shape a sustainable future.

🌱 A Platform for Purpose-Driven Innovation
The competition is more than an academic exercise — it is a launchpad for the next generation of global problem-solvers. By connecting STEM education with current global challenges, BIEA bridges the gap between young people, industry, and innovation.

Participants:

• Build real-world skills in teamwork, research, design, and communication
• Explore careers in emerging technologies and sustainable industries
• Engage with international experts, educators, and institutions
• Contribute to a growing movement of youth-led solutions for our planet

📚 Our Journey So Far

Since its inception, the BIEA International STEM Youth Innovation Competition has grown into a global platform for youth-led innovation and sustainability.

Over the years, the competition has explored a wide range of themes, including:

• Drone technology for wildlife conservation
• Plastic pollution and ocean clean-up
• Sustainable cities and smart design
• Eco-conscious fashion and material innovation
• Food security through sustainable intensification

Each theme invites students to engage with urgent global issues, apply cutting-edge technologies, and propose meaningful solutions that reflect both scientific thinking and social responsibility.

🤝 Global Reach, Local Connection
BIEA partners with schools, universities, embassies, charities, and technology experts to deliver a competition that blends global perspective with local impact. While the final competition remains an international celebration of innovation, BIEA also hosts face-to-face events, regional workshops, and community showcases throughout the year — connecting students directly with the STEM community.

📣 Get Involved
Whether you’re a student, educator, policymaker or STEM professional — this is your invitation to be part of a global movement. Help us inspire, connect, and elevate the next generation of innovators.

🌐 Visit: www.bieacompetition.org.uk
📧 Contact: competition@biea.org.uk
📱 Follow us: @BIEAeducation

We welcome entries from all over the world, and it is free to enter.

📣 NEW Chinese Language STEM Competition  BIEA国际青少年STEM科创大赛中文赛区正式启动

The BIEA Chinese Language STEM Competition runs in parallel with the BIEA International STEM Competition and welcomes submissions from any students who would like to enter their projects in Chinese. This initiative aims to remove language barriers, enabling more young people to confidently share their STEM ideas, present innovative solutions, and take part in an international STEM platform.

The Chinese Division is the first of BIEA’s international language STEM competition initiatives. As BIEA continues to expand its international partnerships, we hope to introduce additional language divisions in the future, creating more accessible opportunities for young people around the world to participate in global STEM innovation.

BIEA国际青少年STEM科创大赛中文赛区与BIEA国际STEM科创大赛同步开展，欢迎希望以中文提交作品的学生参加。该赛区旨在消除语言障碍，让更多学生能够自信地用中文表达科学创意、展示创新方案，并参与国际STEM交流。中文赛区是BIEA首个国际语言STEM赛区。未来，随着国际合作伙伴网络的发展，BIEA希望逐步推出更多语言赛区，为全球更多青年提供平等参与国际STEM创新的平台。

👉 Chinese Website/中文赛区官网：https://www.bieastem.com/