Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity Calls on Schools to Participate in 'STEM Racing'

The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity, one of the centers under the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, has called on schools in the State of Kuwait to register for the STEM Racing program, one of the most prominent global challenges that apply concepts of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to motorsports, with support from Formula 1. The center noted that the registration deadline is December 16, 2026.

In a statement on Wednesday, the center explained that the program targets students in grades nine through eleven, aged 14 to 17, offering them a comprehensive hands-on experience that begins with the design, engineering, and manufacturing of miniature racing cars, leading to national competition and qualification for the international competition in Singapore.

It clarified that each team consists of five to six students, with at least 80 percent being Kuwaiti nationals, and must include a school supervisor. The program aims to develop students’ skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, as well as innovation, problem-solving, teamwork, and project management.

The participation journey involves several stages, including school visits, evaluation, design, and manufacturing, before entering the national competition. The top two teams from the national competition will qualify to represent the State of Kuwait in the international competition scheduled to be held in Singapore.

The center highlighted that the program offers awards to winning schools and students. The winning school will receive a fully equipped fabrication lab sponsored by the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity, providing a specialized environment that enables students to continue their design, manufacturing, and innovation experiences within the school.

Additionally, the winning team will receive a cash prize of $5,000, distributed among team members and the supervisor, serving as an additional incentive for students to enhance their skills and apply their scientific and engineering knowledge in a global competitive experience.

The center emphasized that the integrated fabrication lab represents an investment in the school’s educational environment, offering students the capabilities to transform engineering ideas into executable models and projects, thereby strengthening their ability to continue learning and experimenting in technology and manufacturing.

It noted that the top two teams in the national competition will represent the State of Kuwait in the international competition in Singapore, providing students with the opportunity to interact with teams from various countries and gain an international experience that enhances their capabilities and opens new horizons in science, engineering, and technology.