Freetown Innovation Lab

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STEM Fest Africa 2026 Showcases Sierra Leone’s Drive Toward Innovation and Technology In a vibrant display of innovation, creativity and youthful ambition, STEM Fest Africa 2026 transformed the Freetown Innovation Lab into a hub of ideas and

STEM FEST AFRICA 2026: SUCCESS UNLOCKED 🚀

the Freetown Innovation Lab transformed into Africa’s playground for ideas.

What we built together:
students discovered STEAM for the first time
15+ tech companies running hands-on innovation sessions
Ministers, Ambassadors, and industry leaders sitting side by side with young dreamers
One mission: Turn Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths into real solutions for Africa

From the keynote by the Irish Ambassador to the energy in the student breakout rooms every moment was a reminder: *Innovation meets creativity here.

We saw students code their first app.
We saw engineers, artists, and entrepreneurs collide.
We saw a generation say: “I belong in this space.”

This is what happens when partners, sponsors, and volunteers choose to believe in young people.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and built up. This is only the beginning.

Big News: STEM FEST AFRICA 2026 is coming!*

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Immerse yourself in tech where sustainability meets innovation. This is where bold ideas become real-world impactr

📢 OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT

We are pleased to announce African Young Voices(AYV ) Media Empire as the Official Media Partner for STEM FEST AFRICA 2026.

AYV’s reach and commitment to youth-focused storytelling make them the perfect partner to amplify our mission of inspiring the next generation of African innovators.

As we approach the event date, we will be unveiling more partners and sponsors who are joining us to drive STEM education and innovation across the continent.

Stay tuned. Big things ahead.


Amb Anthony Navo Jr.

🌱✨ Empowering the Next Generation through Green Skills ✨🌱
We were proud to mark this year’s Zero Waste Celebration Day with an impactful Green Skills Training held in Makeni, bringing together passionate students from the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology.
This initiative, by Freetown Innovation Lab in partnership with CCIS, focused on equipping young people with practical knowledge in sustainable practices, circular economy principles, and innovative waste management solutions.
From interactive sessions to hands-on learning, students explored how waste can be transformed into valuable resources, turning environmental challenges into opportunities for entrepreneurship and community impact.
💡 Our goal is simple: build a generation of solution driven leaders who will champion clean energy, sustainability, and a zero waste future in Sierra Leone and beyond.
A huge thank you to all the students, facilitators, and partners who made this event a success.
The future is green, and it’s already in motion!