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Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2027

An all-Ireland science and technology competition where students conduct original research and present their findings at a national exhibition. Open to secondary-school students entering individually or in groups of up to three through their school. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from project selection, sustained research and in-person judging.

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Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.

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OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL

Advanced Level

5 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.

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Competition overview

Key information

Eligible ages

12–19

School level

Irish post-primary students

Registration method

School or Individual

Competition stages

Project proposal submission, teacher assessment, qualification, exhibition

Fee

€20 / £18 per student

Online / in-person

In-person

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Dates

Competition timeline

Registration opens

Not yet announced by the organiser

Registration closes

25 Sept 2026

Competition starts

6 Jan 2027

Competition ends

9 Jan 2027

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Editorial perspective

Our Take

Proposal is max 500 words; teacher assessment due 2026-09-28.

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Preparation support

Recommended resources

  • Stripe YSTE 2027 Student Handbook

    Open resource ↗

    Current handbook covering project planning, ethics, reports, displays, judging and rules.

    Official · Free · Handbook · Essential

  • How to Enter

    Open resource ↗

    Four-stage path from choosing a testable idea through exhibition preparation.

    Official · Free · Entry and preparation guide · Essential

  • Student and Exhibition FAQs

    Open resource ↗

    Detailed answers on project materials, report books, displays and judging.

    Official · Free · FAQ and requirements guide · Recommended

Source information

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