Build skills.
Show work.
Launch your future.
We're building the next generation of innovators. Students ages 13–19 level up through real projects and mentorship — while industry partners gain measurable access to early talent that feeds internships, scholarships, and future hires.
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One stage. Two futures built at once.
The National STEM Festival is a global talent discovery and experience platform that identifies emerging innovators and connects them to industry, education, and public-sector leaders. It works because it serves both sides of the workforce equation at the same time.
For students
Level up real skills through hands-on projects, mentorship, and career-connected experiences aligned to tomorrow's jobs — then show that work on a national stage.
For industry
Meaningful, measurable access to early talent — engagement that feeds internships, scholarships, and future hires. 72% of participants leave more interested in STEM careers.
Workforce investment starts early. We're building the next generation of innovators — before pathways narrow and opportunity becomes uneven.— Jenny Buccos FRSA, Festival Director
From ideas to impact.
Festival alumni proving what's possible. Watch the projects, meet the builders.
Backed by the people building the future.
Join the innovation movement.
The National STEM Festival, powered by EXPLR PBC, is a global talent discovery and experience platform. Year-round programming extends the Festival's impact through EXPLR Edge™ credentials, on-demand Office Hours, and hands-on learning built for schools, districts, and communities.