Recruitment
Become a BIEA STEM Ambassador today!
Do you want to spread the word about STEM? BIEA is looking for brilliant STEM experts to take part in whipping up support for the International STEM Youth Innovation Competition.
Your job will be to assess projects created by the students and to continue to boost their enthusiasm during the months leading up to the competition.
We are looking for knowledgeable, passionate and above all friendly people. You can be a teacher, work in industry or simply have a passion for STEM, we don’t mind.You will have the chance to meet fellow STEM professionals at the schools you visit.
If you or anyone you know is interested please send an email to competition@biea.org.uk and use the subject line Ambassadors for more information.
BIEA International STEM Youth Innovation Competition
🌍 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/
Sponsorships & Partners
Opportunities for new and existing sponsors
Look no further: BIEA is offering a range of fantastic sponsorship opportunities across multiple events over the coming year.
Working closely with our office based in China, there has never been a better time to get your brand out there and reach across continents. We will be hosting exhibitions, press conferences, live competition events, videos and more, and will always have space for your brand.
As a non-profit BIEA is on the lookout for companies that share in its ideals, to spread the best educational opportunities to every child and to inspire STEM learning across the world. As part of this effort, BIEA runs the yearly International STEM Youth Innovation Competition, featuring teams from around the world, which is a perfect opportunity to expose your brand.
No matter your size, your sector or your location we have sponsorship packages waiting for you!
Interested parties should contact competition@biea.org.uk and use the subject line Sponsors for more information.
International
Become a BIEA STEM Ambassador today!
Do you want to travel the world, spreading the word about STEM for free? BIEA is looking for up to four brilliant STEM experts to take part in whipping up support for the 2019 International STEM Youth Innovation Competition.
Successful applicants will be sent on an all-expenses-paid trip to various locations around China to visit schools who are taking part in the 2019 competition. Your job will be to assess projects created by the students and to continue to boost their enthusiasm during the months leading up to the competition.
We are looking for knowledgeable, passionate and above all friendly people. You can be a teacher, work in industry or simply have a passion for STEM, we don’t mind. Don’t worry about getting lost in rural Hunan either, staff from our lovely China office will greet you and provide support for your visit alongside local volunteers from universities. You will have the chance to meet fellow STEM professionals at the schools you visit and explore part of that fascinating country.
Your work will help send teams from China to the final of the International STEM Youth Innovation Competition in the UK where they will compete against their UK peers as well as checking out the Big Bang Fair in Liverpool to meet thousands of their fellow students.
Applicants must be free to travel to China between the 15th and 31st of May 2019 and hold a valid British passport. If you or anyone you know is interested please send an email to pwhite@biea.org.uk or call +44 203 766 8048.
UK
Become a BIEA STEM Ambassador today!
Do you want to travel the world, spreading the word about STEM for free? BIEA is looking for up to four brilliant STEM experts to take part in whipping up support for the 2019 International STEM Youth Innovation Competition.
Successful applicants will be sent on an all-expenses-paid trip to various locations around China to visit schools who are taking part in the 2019 competition. Your job will be to assess projects created by the students and to continue to boost their enthusiasm during the months leading up to the competition.
We are looking for knowledgeable, passionate and above all friendly people. You can be a teacher, work in industry or simply have a passion for STEM, we don’t mind. Don’t worry about getting lost in rural Hunan either, staff from our lovely China office will greet you and provide support for your visit alongside local volunteers from universities. You will have the chance to meet fellow STEM professionals at the schools you visit and explore part of that fascinating country.
Your work will help send teams from China to the final of the International STEM Youth Innovation Competition in the UK where they will compete against their UK peers as well as checking out the Big Bang Fair in Liverpool to meet thousands of their fellow students.
Applicants must be free to travel to China between the 15th and 31st of May 2019 and hold a valid British passport. If you or anyone you know is interested please send an email to pwhite@biea.org.uk or call +44 203 766 8048.
Drone Design
On the 28th of June BIEA hosted the inaugural Drone Design Awards at the South of England Showground in Sussex as part of the Big Bang Fair South East.
The event was a rousing success with over 2000 schools being reached of which 10 final teams were picked from close to 200 entries. The teams came from all over the country to Sussex to show off their designs to VIP judges, scientific experts, the public and thousands of other students.
The event finished with a dancing drone display provided by our technical partners, Goertek.
We look forward to unveiling next year’s in January 2019
Watch this space.