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STEM FOR SUSTAINABILITY COMPETITION 2026<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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A global challenge that invites students aged 9\u201312 to identify real-world sustainability problems and design STEM-based solutions. 1 Teacher guides 1 student team through research, innovation, and prototyping to showcase their ideas.<\/p>\n

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Virtual Finals 2026 ><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Key Dates & Steps<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Registration<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Submit your interest by November 15, 2025<\/strong><\/span> using the pre-application link. Our competition team will contact you via email or phone to confirm your participation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Training<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Once officially accepted, access the curriculum training on the Educator Portal starting November 15. Continue training and developing your projects until January 20, 2026.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Prototyping<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Work with your students to design and prototype your tech-for-good project. Upload your project video and documents by February 6, 2026.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Announcement<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The results and winners will be announced during the Virtual Finals on February 28, 2026.<\/strong><\/span> Certificates will be shared with the winning teams in the following weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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S4S Competition 2026 invites schools worldwide to participate in an exciting challenge where students design STEM-based sustainability projects aimed at solving real-world, future problems.<\/p>\n

This competition empowers young minds to innovate solutions that address global environmental and social issues through STEM+A principles, aligned with the United Nations\u2019 17 Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n

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Download 2026 Rulebook ><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2024 Virtual Finals ><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

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2025 Virtual Finals ><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

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2026 Virtual Finals ><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Gain comprehensive access to the Twin Educator Portal, featuring a full curriculum, training videos, and an array of teaching resources.<\/p>\n

Teachers will also receive login credentials for the Twin Student App, enabling students to access personalized learning materials tailored to their pace and interests.<\/p>\n

This training empowers educators and students with ready-to-use materials, professional development opportunities, and tools to engage students effectively.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mentors should guide their students through the\u00a0 training, helping them understand SDGs. The submitted project should be developed by the students with no outside interference.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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