British International Education Association International STEM Youth Innovation Competition
The British International Education Association (BIEA) International STEM Youth Innovation Competition (often simply called the BIEA International STEM Competition) is a prestigious global contest aimed at students aged 6 to 21 designed to encourage innovative STEM solutions addressing real-world challenges. The annual competition invites young innovators to create STEM-based solutions for pressing global issues—such as wildlife conservation, plastic pollution, or sustainable agriculture. Participants learn to conduct research, prototype, present, and pitch their ideas through a combination of reporting, design, teamwork, and community-centered activities. Finalists present to global STEM experts and have opportunities for real-world implementation.
The annual competition theme is typically released in December or January. The 2025 theme is "How can we feed the growing population sustainably?"
Location(s)
- Remote
Schedule
- January to June each year
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- The 2025 competition is primarily aimed at students aged 6 to 17/18 (secondary schools) from anywhere in the world.
- Students can enter as part of a team (of up to five) or as an individual competitor (however, individual entries may lose marks in the team aspect).
- Schools may have more than one entry.
- All competitors under 18 or in high school must be registered by a responsible adult (e.g. teacher or parent).
Deadline
- April 15, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- Complete the online registration form
- Once registered, you will receive the official competition guidelines
- Form a team (optional)
- Prepare a project proposal/report
- Submit entry
- Prepare for virtual presentation
Notifications of Decisions
- Judging takes place online in June
- Winners will be announced on July 1, 2025
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The British International Education Association (BIEA) is a UK-based non-profit organization that promotes international education and cross-cultural understanding through academic competitions, research initiatives, and policy dialogue. Established in 2014, BIEA supports global educational development with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It is best known for organizing the annual BIEA International STEM Youth Innovation Competition, which encourages students worldwide to address real-world challenges through STEM-based solutions. BIEA also engages in teacher training, curriculum development, and international partnerships aimed at advancing educational innovation.
