STEM Festival 2025 Officially Launched: Harnessing AI for a Smarter World

The fourth edition of the 2025 STEM Festival was officially launched at the GNAT Hall in Accra yesterday, November 11, 2025. The event, which seeks to celebrate the creativity, innovation and potential of Ghana’s young minds in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, brought together innovators and enthusiastic students. It marked the beginning of activities designed to inspire the nation’s next generation of scientists and innovators.

The event was attended by distinguished guests, including the Founder and Chairman of Primetime Limited, Dr Kwaku Mensa-Bonsu; the Managing Director, Ms Nana Akua A. Mensa-Bonsu; Dr Lucy Agyepong, Vice-President of Institutional Advancement; and representatives from key sponsors such as Trustur AI, Jupay, YFM and GTP.

During the opening address, Ms Nana Akua A. Mensa-Bonsu, Managing Director of Primetime Limited, shared insights on the purpose of the STEM Festival. She explained that the Festival is a movement dedicated to nurturing curiosity, developing problem-solving skills, and providing a platform for young people to translate ideas into tangible solutions.

“Every edition of the STEM Festival reaffirms our belief that Ghanaian students are talented, resourceful and capable of great things when given the opportunity. We are proud to see young innovators competing while also collaborating and developing solutions that reflect creativity, confidence and hope for the future,” she said.

Dr Lucy Agyepong, one of the consultants for the Sci-Tech Innovation Challenge, also shared her expectations ahead of the event. She noted that participants are expected to build and innovate with a clear sense of purpose. According to her, consultants are interested in both the technical capabilities of the students and how these skills can be applied to solve real-world problems, particularly within Ghanaian society.

She further encouraged students to embrace learning and active inquiry, emphasising that through this process, they will acquire the essential knowledge needed to make a greater impact.

The STEM Festival was then officially launched by Chairman and Founder of Primetime Limited, Dr Kwaku Mensa-Bonsu. In his keynote address, he encouraged young people to become more involved in using science and technology to develop projects that address real-world challenges.

“We are counting on the youth to bring forward practical ideas to solve real-world problems. This programme is designed to inspire young people to continue exploring their creativity and to grow in ways that benefit the country,” he said.

The following schools have applied to participate in this year’s Sci-Tech Innovation Challenge, each eager to showcase their innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills:

·                  Ghana National College

·                  Obuasi SHTS

·                  Our Lady of Grace SHS

·                  Presec- Legon

·                  Sekyedumase SHTS

·                  Accra Academy

·                  St. Peter’s Mission School SHS

·                  Armed Forces SHTS

·                  Bosomtwe STEM Boys’ SHS

Mentorship Session

The first episode of the Mentorship Sessions, hosted by Ms Lucy Akosua Fiadonu, immediately followed the opening speeches. Emmanuel Afetorgbor, Global Head of Operations at Trustur AI and mentor for the session, emphasised that mastering STEM requires a practical, hands-on approach and strongly encouraged students to pursue extra classes to gain experience in solving real-world challenges.

“You will need to go beyond the normal academic work by joining other groups or clubs to gain hands-on coding experience. You must put in the effort to acquire the experience and training,” he said.

Drawing from his own journey, he shared that his early foundation in STEM began with his science education at Keta SHS, which led him to study Computer Science at the University of Ghana. He also detailed the developmental challenges faced by Trustur AI in building their software. He concluded by motivating the students to cultivate self-motivation and resilience to overcome the inevitable roadblocks encountered while innovating.

“We faced challenges in the beginning but kept moving regardless. To the young people: do not give up when you encounter obstacles. When you set your mind on something, it is possible to achieve it,” he encouraged.

Be sure to follow all STEM Festival and NSMQ pages for updates on the Mentorship Sessions, which will continue from 12th November.

The 2025 edition of the STEM Festival is produced by Primetime Limited and proudly sponsored by Trustur AI, Jupay Money Transfer, YFM and GTP.