The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity, affiliated with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), has announced that registration for its innovative STEM Racing educational program will remain open until April 20. The program uniquely integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through an immersive experience inspired by the world of Formula 1 racing.

In a press statement issued Monday, the Center highlighted that STEM Racing is an internationally recognized program supported by Formula 1’s global organization. It aims to empower students by enhancing their skills in engineering design, aerodynamics, manufacturing, and project management. Participants will design and build miniature race cars using cutting-edge technologies while engaging in hands-on learning experiences and competitive challenges that foster innovation and teamwork.

The program targets Kuwaiti students aged 9 to 19, providing them with specialized training to refine their engineering skills, utilize 3D design and printing, and compete in global competitions hosted by Formula 1. Participants will be selected based on specific criteria, including academic excellence, prior experience in STEM fields, and submission of an introductory video explaining their interest in the program.

Training is set to begin on June 3 and will run for three weeks, with sessions held three days per week (three hours per session). Following this phase, selected students will form two teams that will advance to the global championship in Singapore this September, where they will work on projects in accordance with competition regulations.

The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity encourages all students aged 15–16 with an interest in engineering and scientific fields to register via its official website and seize this unique opportunity to develop their skills and compete on an international stage.

Last year, the Center signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Formula 1 to become the official organizer of the F1 in Schools challenge in Kuwait. The program’s overarching goals include fostering excellence in STEM disciplines, critical thinking, and innovation through engineering challenges, design thinking, and hands-on learning.

Additionally, the program offers participants expertise in CAD software, aerodynamics, manufacturing techniques, branding, collaboration, and leadership—mirroring the structure of a real-world F1 team. Students will assume roles such as team manager, design engineer, and marketing director.

Beyond technical skills, the program promotes competition and recognition at regional, national, and global levels, allowing students to showcase their talents and innovations. It also incorporates marketing and branding concepts, guiding participants in developing team identities, sponsorship proposals, and digital media campaigns.