STEM FOR SUSTAINABILITY COMPETITION 2025
Join for free and compete globally to solve the environmental challenges!
2025 Competition Applications Are Closed*
Key Dates & Steps
Registration
Register until November 15th from the application link.
Training
Access the curriculum training on the portal starting Nov 22nd.
Prototyping
Design your project, and upload the video by January 17th.
Announcement
Results and winners will be revealed on February 3rd.
Competition Overview
S4S Competition 2025 invites schools worldwide to participate in an exciting challenge where students design STEM-based sustainability projects aimed at solving real-world, future problems.
This competition empowers young minds to innovate solutions that address global environmental and social issues through STEM+A principles, aligned with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
“We’ve harnessed the power of STEM to increase plant yield, reduce water waste, and promote sustainable practices, paving the way for a greener future.”
Winners of the 2023 Competition
Garden Genie, GEMS School
Competition Process
Complete Registration: Submit the registration form to begin the process. Once accepted, our competition team will contact and guide you through the next steps. Upon approval, your school will be officially registered.
Start the Curriculum: Gain access to the full curriculum, training videos, and resources via the Twin Educator Portal. You will also receive login details for the Twin Student App, where students can access personalized learning materials.
Define a Problem and Ideate a Solution: Students will dive into the sustainability education content, aligned with the UN SDGs, to select a real-world problem. With the knowledge gained from the curriculum, teams will design and ideate a STEM project that addresses this challenge.
Prototype the Solution: Leveraging their understanding of STEM and sustainability, teams will apply what they’ve learned to design, prototype, and build a working solution that addresses their chosen SDG(s).
Record and Submit the Project Presentation: Teams will record a video presentation that explains how their project solves the identified problem. This presentation will be uploaded to the Twin Educator Portal. The most innovative projects will advance to the Virtual Finals.
Training
Gain comprehensive access to the Twin Educator Portal, featuring a full curriculum, training videos, and an array of teaching resources.
Teachers will also receive login credentials for the Twin Student App, enabling students to access personalized learning materials tailored to their pace and interests.
This training empowers educators and students with ready-to-use materials, professional development opportunities, and tools to engage students effectively.
Team Structure & Mentorship
Each team is composed of a mentor teacher and 3 to 4 students. The team mentor, often a STEM, science, or computer science teacher, plays a crucial role in teaching the curriculum ensuring progress.
Mentors should guide their students through the training, helping them understand SDGs. The submitted project should be developed by the students with no outside interference.
Virtual Finals & Evaluation
Evaluation will be based on the completion of the competition curriculum and student missions, with a detailed rubric provided to mentor teachers to ensure transparency.
The winning projects will be showcased during the Virtual Finals, broadcast via YouTube to an audience of global education leaders, offering the opportunity to promote a sustainable future.
