We believe learning is the foundation of African innovation.
STEMi Makers Africa was founded to equip a new generation of African scientists, engineers, and creators with project-based technical education — bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world technology.
Hands-on robotics prototyping and circuit design workshop · Lagos, Nigeria
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Clean energy micro-grid lab session
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IoT environmental sensing and agricultural monitoring
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75,000+
Students and youth reached across schools, bootcamps, and virtual labs
22
African nations with active STEMi maker clubs and educator chapters
500+
Hands-on project tutorials in AI, clean tech, IoT, and engineering
88%
Learners who build and deploy a working physical or software prototype
Why STEMi Exists
Talent is universal across Africa. Opportunity and practical tools have not been.
Africa is home to the youngest, most vibrant demographic on the planet. Yet across millions of secondary schools and universities, technical education remains confined to blackboards and outdated theory. Young minds eager to build drones, solar systems, and machine learning models often never get to hold a microcontroller or solder a circuit board.
STEMi Makers Africa was launched in 2018 to dismantle those barriers. What started as grassroots maker workshops in community centers has scaled into an interconnected Pan-African movement. We provide low-bandwidth project curriculum, physical maker toolkits, and mentor networks that turn inquisitive learners into builders.
STEMi Leadership Council
Founded in Lagos, Nigeria · Serving 22 Nations
“When a young person builds their first working device, their relationship with technology changes from passive consumer to active creator.”
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Our Ecosystem
An ecosystem built for real-world impact
We connect learners, educators, and industry leaders to create sustainable pathways from curiosity to meaningful STEM careers.
For LearnersProject-Based STEM Learning
Courses are centered around physical outcomes. Students don't just memorize formulas — they program Arduino microcontrollers, train lightweight AI models, and build solar-powered devices.
For EducatorsEducator Training & Toolkits
We support thousands of African science and math teachers with standardized curriculum, lab toolkits, and continuous mentorship so they can deliver world-class experiential learning.
For CommunitiesSolving Local Challenges
Our capstone projects solve urgent African problems: smart irrigation sensors for rural farmers, low-cost health monitors, and decentralized mini-grids for off-grid communities.
Our Values
Principles that guide our work
The operational standards we uphold as we scale across the African continent.
Hands-on First
Theory without building is easily forgotten. Every single module requires students to write code, solder circuits, or deploy prototypes.
Radically Accessible
Engineered for low-bandwidth 3G networks and budget mobile devices. Content is light, downloadable, and operable in offline modes.
Pan-African Solidarity
Uniting makers from Lagos to Nairobi, Kigali to Accra into a single collaborative guild where knowledge is freely shared.
Real-World Relevance
We prioritize STEM tracks tied to Africa's growth sectors: renewable power, agricultural automation, GIS mapping, and climate resilience.
Stories of Impact
From learners to technology leaders
“Before joining STEMi, our university lab didn't have microcontrollers. Following the Clean Energy IoT track, my team built an automated solar crop dryer that is now being tested by smallholder farmers in Ogun State.”
Tolani Bakare
Maker & Electrical Engineering Graduate · Nigeria
“Teaching STEM with STEMi's kits transformed my high school classroom. Instead of memorizing circuitry diagrams for exams, my students designed an automated water filtration alarm system.”
Emmanuel Kiprotich
Secondary STEM Educator & Fellow · Kenya
Collaborating with Leading Educational & Technology Partners
Be part of Africa's STEM revolution.
Whether you're a student ready to build your first project, an educator modernizing your classroom, or an organization eager to sponsor young talent — your journey starts here.