The Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) consortium has taken a significant step toward advancing STEM education in Ghana through high-level engagements with the country’s education leadership.

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 a delegation from GSTEP met with the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, to discuss how GSTEP can align with national education priorities to equip young Ghanaians with critical STEM skills.

The discussions focused on expanding access to practical STEM education, addressing barriers, and advancing innovation among Ghanaian students. As part of the engagement, the GSTEP team presented two key research reports; "Practical STEM Education in Ghana: Barriers and Opportunities" and "GSTEP Design and Implementation Report" which highlight gaps in STEM education and offer solutions to strengthen its implementation across the country.

Mr. Haruna Iddrisu warmly welcomed the delegation and commended GSTEP for its role in nurturing young innovators, emphasizing the importance of STEM education in shaping Ghana’s future workforce.

"STEM education is the backbone of a thriving economy, and we must equip our young people with the skills to compete globally. The work GSTEP is doing is commendable, and we will explore ways to expand it, especially in underserved regions like northern Ghana," the Minister stated.

On his part, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis expressed GES’s enthusiasm to deepen its partnership with GSTEP, pledging to collaborate in bridging the gaps identified in the research reports.

"We recognize the challenges in practical STEM education, but through strong partnerships like this, we can scale solutions that will benefit learners nationwide. We are committed to working with GSTEP to ensure students especially those in deprived areas gain hands-on experience that prepares them for the future," he assured.

These engagements mark a major step in GSTEP’s mission to equip young Ghanaians with problem-solving and innovation skills. By securing the support of Ghana’s education leadership, GSTEP is poised to expand its impact and reach more students.

With a focus on practical learning, mentorship, and real-world application, GSTEP continues to empower students through training, and funding opportunities to turn their STEM ideas into scalable solutions.

The 2025 Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize challenge is in it’s finalist stage with 45 teams across its participating region to inducted this March.