The Global Challenge for Young Innovators
The STEM4Health challenge invites students, professionals, and STEM enthusiasts to collaborate and think critically about how science and technology can pave the way for a healther future.
This year’s competition is STEM4Health, which means all the projects will revolve around the basic idea of health. Teams can have up to 4-10 students with at least one student identifying as female. Experts will review the project proposal and select up to 5 outstanding projects, from each category, which will later be funded into complete the research. You can sign up by clicking the link below!
Submissions open October 1, 2026
STEM4Health officially kicks off! Learn about this year's challenge and start forming your team.
Project proposal submissions begin. Teams can start submitting their proposals through the competition portal.
All project proposals must be submitted by this date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Expert judges will finish reviewing all submitted proposals and finalists will be notified by end of February.
Finalists must submit their final presentations by this date ahead of Presentation Day.
Finalists present their projects to judges and the broader STEM4Health community.
Winners are announced at IRCC 2027. Winning teams receive their research grants and certificates of achievement.
Health is the future of STEM.
By inspiring research and innovation, sustainability plays a crucial role in developing solutions that increase resource effectiveness and minimize harmful impacts on the environment.
Experts tackle issues such as climate change and human impact on the planet to develop technologies that optimize resources and reduce negative effects of human activity.
Sustainability in STEM encourages the design of energy-efficient systems, renewable energy solutions, and waste-reducing technologies. By embedding sustainability into research and development, STEM fields are not only addressing the immediate needs of today but are also laying the foundation for a more balanced and resilient future.
A select number of teams will be awarded
Winners receive funding to bring their innovative health projects to life
5 winners from each age category (Elementary, Middle School, High School)
Receive professional feedback from experts in your field of research
Recognition for participation and excellence in STEM research
These are example topics - feel free to explore ideas outside these areas!
Solar power optimization, disaster monitoring, robotics, infrastructure design, and more
View Examples →Water conservation, waste management, agriculture, air quality monitoring, and more
View Examples →AI applications, mobile apps, VR/AR education, predictive analytics, and more
View Examples →Bacterial research, orthopedic devices, healthcare innovations, and more
View Examples →Yes! You can register and find team members through our community. Just ensure you have 4-10 members with at least one female by the submission deadline.
That's perfectly fine! Many innovative projects are interdisciplinary. Choose the category that best represents your primary focus.
No! You just need a well-developed proposal with your hypothesis, methodology, and expected outcomes.
A team can submit one project per registration. However, individuals can be part of multiple teams.
Winners receive a $250 research grant, expert mentorship, and certificate of achievement.
No! Participation in STEM4Health is completely free for all students.
Register your team and begin creating solutions for a healther future