Deadline: 3 November 2023
Applications are now open for the SТЕ(А)М Challenge to support and award the best ideas of Serbian high school students, with the intent to solve local problems by utilising Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (SТЕ(А)М) disciplines, digital technologies and data.
They believe that with digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, blockchain, robotics, etc. implemented in SТЕ(А)М fields, they may identify and offer different innovative solutions.
The challenge is organised within the project “Building the critical computer skills for the future-ready workforce“, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Petlja Foundation, and with the support of the Government of the Republic of Serbia.
What is the Challenge?
- The challenge is to recognise a local problem in your local community – school, neighborhood, municipality or the city, and to think of a way to solve it together with your peers by looking for answers in digital technologies and SТЕ(А)М fields.
Award Information
- For the three winning teams: Entrepreneurial tour in Belgrade – a one-day visit to the relevant actors in the startup ecosystem.
- For the students: Vouchers to the amount of 300 USD per team member, for buying technological equipment.
- For the teachers: Vouchers to the amount of 300 USD per team member, for buying technological equipment.
Who can apply?
- School teams from accredited high schools in the Republic of Serbia, consisting of 2-5 students, and led by 1-2 teachers, can apply to the SТЕ(А)М Challenge. Both the students and the teachers can participate as members of different teams, but no more than 3 in total. Also, one team may include representatives of more than one school, i.e. the teams may consist of students from different high schools.
For more information, visit United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
