Future Makers STEM Inventors Challenge

2024 APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Email futuremakers@qm.qld.gov.au to express your interest in the 2025 challenge

The Future Makers STEM Inventors Challenge is a unique, free, multi-week STEM program, designed to inspire a new generation of creative and innovative thinkers and makers.

Challenges are run in the Western Downs and Gladstone regions, and are open to Years 5–10 students based in those areas. Home education students are welcome and encouraged. 

The aim of this design challenge is for students to create a comprehensive, well-communicated invention concept. Students are encouraged to use research, technology and software to create a detailed drawing and/or prototype which can demonstrate some of the capabilities of the proposed complete invention.  

The challenge comprises of an in-person launch workshop followed by online mentorship consultations with STEM experts, to guide and inspire budding inventors.

At the conclusion of the challenge, entries are judged by a panel of representatives from Queensland Museum, Shell's QGC business and the local community. 

PRIZES

• All students received a certificate

• Winners received a trophy, certificate and large STEM prize pack

• Highly Commended students received a certificate and small STEM prize pack

Future Makers is a partnership between Queensland Museum and Shell's QGC business.