2026 STEM FESTIVAL OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED!
The 2026 edition of the STEM Festival was officially launched on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, at the GNAT Hall in Accra, marking the beginning of the fifth edition of the initiative dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education among young Ghanaians.
The launch brought together distinguished personalities from the education sector, academia, and industry. Among those present were the Chairman of Primetime Limited, Dr. Kwaku Mensa-Bonsu; the Managing Director of Primetime Limited, Ms. Nana Akua Mensa-Bonsu; the Deputy Director of Education, Mrs. Jemimah Boatemaa Osei; Dr Ing. Lucy Agyepong; the Director of the Science Education Unit of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Madam Olivia Opare; and a representative of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
In her opening address, the Managing Director of Primetime Limited, Ms. Nana Akua Mensa-Bonsu, expressed her excitement about the return of the STEM Festival, highlighting its role in nurturing young talent and building a pool of future scientists, engineers, and innovators capable of developing solutions to challenges facing Ghanaians.
“At Primetime Limited, we believe that the STEM Festival is more than just an event; it is a platform that seeks to nurture curiosity, develop problem-solving abilities, and empower young people to translate their ideas into practical solutions. It also creates opportunities for them to apply the knowledge they have acquired inside and outside the classroom,” she stated.
Ms. Mensa-Bonsu also congratulated Obuasi Senior High Technical School for its exceptional record in the Sci-Tech Innovation Challenge, having emerged as winners in all four previous editions of the competition.
“I would also like to specially congratulate Obuasi Senior High Technical School for an exceptional record. The school has won the Sci-Tech Innovation Challenge in all four editions of the STEM Festival! Well done! This is no mean achievement, and we commend the school for its consistency, dedication, and commitment to innovation. We look forward to seeing what they bring to this year's competition,” she said.
She further outlined the three major components of the 2026 Festival: the Mentorship Sessions, the Sci-Tech Innovation Challenge, and the Sci-Tech Fair Exhibition. Together, these activities provide students with opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, develop innovative ideas, and demonstrate how their creativity and knowledge can be applied to real-life challenges.
Addressing the students, she encouraged them to remain curious, embrace new ideas, and make the most of the opportunities offered by the Festival.
“To our students, this festival belongs to you. Come with an open mind, ask questions, challenge yourselves, and do not be afraid to think differently.”
She also expressed gratitude to the Festival's sponsors, Jupay Money Transfer, Cowbell, Pepsodent, and GTP, for their continued support and commitment to the initiative.
“To our sponsors, Jupay Money Transfer, Cowbell, Pepsodent, and GTP, we extend our sincere gratitude for your support and belief in the vision of the STEM Festival. Your partnership helps us create opportunities for young people to learn, explore, and develop their potential. Your investment in these young minds is an investment in Ghana's future,” she added.
With this year's Sci-Tech Innovation Challenge focusing on illegal mining, Ms Mensa-Bonsu emphasised the importance of involving young people in addressing environmental challenges.
“The fight against illegal mining requires collective responsibility, and our young people have an important role to play in shaping a more sustainable future. Through this festival, we hope to inspire them to look beyond identifying problems and begin developing the ideas and solutions that can make a difference,” she noted.
Speaking on behalf of the STEM Festival consultants, Dr. Ing. Lucy Agyepong, the lead consultant, disclosed that nineteen schools applied to participate in this year's Sci-Tech Innovation Challenge, out of which ten were selected based on merit.
The selected schools are:
Obuasi Senior High Technical School
Our Lady of Grace Senior High School
St Thomas Aquinas Senior High School
St James Seminary Senior High School
Bosomtwe Boys STEM Senior High School
West Africa Senior High School
Mancell Girls' STEM Senior High School
Yilo Krobo Senior High School
Armed Forces Senior High Technical School
Sunyani Senior High School
Dr. Agyepong encouraged schools that were unsuccessful in their applications not to be discouraged but to continue developing their ideas and apply again in subsequent editions. She also explained that the selected schools would be required to develop their projects from scratch, without assistance from their teachers, within the stipulated competition period.
In her speech, Madam Olivia Opare, representing the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, congratulated Primetime Limited on successfully organising the four previous editions of the STEM Festival. She highlighted the importance of STEM education in shaping Ghana's future and encouraged the participating schools to give their best. She further emphasised that the country's development depends, in part, on creating opportunities for young people through sustained investment in their education and future.
Also addressing the gathering, Mrs. Jemimah Boatemaa Osei, Deputy Director of Education, who represented the Minister of Education, Hon Haruna Iddrisu, reiterated the Ministry's commitment to ensuring that every Ghanaian child, regardless of gender, geographical location, or disability, has access to quality STEM education.
She encouraged the students to remain curious, ask questions, experiment, and dare to dream, reminding them that they are innovators who have an important role to play in Ghana's development.
The launch was followed by a Mentorship Session facilitated by Dr. Victoria Akpene Dovi Wosornu, a Dental Surgeon at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Speaking on the theme, “Shaping Your Digital Footprint: Identity, Character, and Purpose for a Secure Future,” she urged students to be mindful of their online activities and the information they share on digital platforms. She highlighted the importance of building a responsible digital identity, noting that one's online presence can have lasting implications for personal and professional development.
The event also featured a captivating musical performance by the Achimota School Choir, which thrilled the audience with a selection of tunes. Students and representatives from West Africa Senior High School and St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School were also present as invited schools to witness the launch. The 2026 STEM Festival was officially launched by Mrs. Jemimah Boatemaa Osei, marking the beginning of a series of activities scheduled to run until December 4, 2026.
The 2026 edition of the STEM Festival is produced by Primetime Limited and proudly sponsored by Jupay Money Transfer, Pepsodent, Cowbell, GTP, GhanaThink Foundation and UGEL Premier Domes.
