Important Disclaimer:
All projects must be built completely from scratch. Do not use off-the-shelf kits or previously used/modified projects.
Any team in violation of this rule will be disqualified from winning monetary prizes.

Project Guidelines 

​​  Application Deadline:  Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST  
Project Submission Deadline: Saturday, March 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

 Showcase Deadline: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Location: TBA  
Time: TBA

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To be eligible for submission, your team must meet the following requirements:

• Budget must not exceed $200
• Include a detailed material list
• Project must fit on a 6 ft table
• Project display must include the following:
  • Project Objective
  • Challenges
  • What’s Next
  • Potential Solutions

Video Submission (5 Minutes Max) Your team must submit a video presentation answering the following:

• Which aspect of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) does your project impact, and how does it benefit the community?
•  Which of the 5 STEM Literacy Skills was most valuable in completing your project and why?
  (Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Innovative Thinking, Collaboration, Communication)
• If awarded the monetary prize, how would your team use it to benefit your sponsored programming?

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Explore Innovation in Action!

Check out the SocioTech Challenge 2025 Gallery to see how middle and high school students are using STEM to create real-world solutions for their communities. From climate change to health and technology, these student-led projects showcase creativity, problem-solving, and purpose.
Be inspired—see the future through their eyes.