The highly anticipated Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge 2025 has officially launched, marking another significant step in the drive to empower the next generation of Ghanaian innovators.

The virtual launch event drew participation from key stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service (GES), regional and district Directors of Education, STEM and ICT coordinators, and heads of Junior High Schools.

The event also welcomed the consortium of GSTEP partners, comprising DreamOval Foundation, the Partnership Bureau, Shulem Lake, and Practical Education Network (PEN).

During the ceremony, the GSTEP 2025 application portal was declared open, inviting junior high school students from the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Eastern Regions to submit their innovative STEM-based solutions to tackle real-world challenges.