Teens Innovation Week is a yearly innovation and learning summit hosted by STEAMLabs Africa, a non-profit organization empowering young Africans through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education and future skills.
Since 2021, TIW has brought together teens aged 12–18, educators, mentors, and changemakers to co-create solutions that address Africa’s most pressing challenges — through hands-on learning, mentorship, and innovation.
To spark creativity, build digital fluency, and empower African teens to become agents of social change using 21st-century tools and technologies — all while aligning their innovations with Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Since 2021, we’ve worked with over 2,000 students across Africa, using STEAM to spark innovation, build confidence, and catalyse change in schools and communities. Our events have:
Raise awareness and inspire teens to address African challenges through innovation and 4IR tools.
Equip learners and educators with future-ready digital and problem-solving skills.
Collect student-driven data and stories to promote public engagement with SDGs and Agenda 2063.
Foster collaboration among youth, mentors, educators, and policymakers for greater impact.
Showcase talent and provide real-world pathways into STEM and innovation careers.
Aged 12–18 (Grades 7–13) from public and private schools across Kenya.
From middle to high schools seeking to integrate innovation into their teaching.
From technology, law, education, sustainability, and entrepreneurship sectors.
