📌 What is it?

A one-of-a-kind opportunity for students aged 14 and over to present original STEAM projects to a panel of judges and a live audience. All projects must be presented in English and should showcase inquiry, innovation, and impact. Categories include:

• Scientific investigation

• Research-based analysis

• Design and build challenges

• Awareness and communication campaigns

Projects must align with one of the competition’s core themes, such as:

• Solving day-to-day annoyances

• Re-designing our world

• Innovating with biomimicry

• Solutions to problems you didn’t know you had

👩‍🎓 Who can participate?

• Open to students from any international or bilingual school in São Paulo state

• Each school can submit up to four different projects

• Each project team can include up to four students, all aged 14+

• Suitable for students in:

  • MYP4–DP2 (IB)

  • Grade 9–12 (US)

  • Year 10–13 (UK)

  • 9º ano do Ensino Fundamental II and 1º–3º ano do Ensino Médio (Brazil)

📍 Where is it?

The 2025 edition will take place in person on:

🗓️ Friday, November 29, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Instituto de Tecnologia e Liderança (Inteli)
Av. Prof. Almeida Prado, 520 – Butantã, São Paulo – SP

Thanks to the generous support of Inteli, this year’s competition will be hosted on their innovative and modern university campus.

👀 Can guests attend?

Yes – each student participant may pre-register up to two guests to attend the event. After project registration, teams will receive a confirmation email with further details and a guest registration form.
🔒 For safeguarding reasons, only pre-registered guests will be allowed to attend.

🏆 How are winners selected?

Projects will be judged by a panel made up of:

• Teachers from each participating school (please nominate one judge per school during registration)

• Specialist professors from Inteli

Judges will evaluate projects based on six clear criteria including innovation, communication, and real-world application. See the Judging Criteria page for full details.

🎁 What could you win?

• 🥇 Top 3 scoring teams receive:

  • Certificates of Achievement

  • Inteli “goodie bags” including a backpack, notebook, pen, t-shirt, squeeze bottle, and planner

• 🏆 The overall winning team will receive a free voucher to attend the Inteli 2026 BOOTCAMP – an immersive, project-based robotics experience

🎓 Organised by

This competition was founded and is directed by Claire Phillips, an educator with a passion for project-based learning, STEAM integration, and real-world innovation in the classroom. Through her consultancy, Silver Lining Educational Solutions, Claire is committed to supporting schools and educators across Brazil in delivering impactful, inquiry-based learning experiences.

📬 Want to register your school or learn more?

Visit the official competition site or contact Claire directly at silverlining.education@gmail.com. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to empower your students and connect with like-minded schools across São Paulo!