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.
Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Advanced Level
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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
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
Editorial perspective
Our Take
Proposal is max 500 words; teacher assessment due 2026-09-28. The Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, often shortened to Stripe YSTE, is an annual science competition for secondary school students across Ireland. It is built around original research projects. Students identify a question, investigate it, collect evidence, and present their findings. Each year, thousands of students submit proposals, and around 550 projects are selected for display at the four-day exhibition in Dublin. At the exhibition, students present their work to judges and the public. The event ends with awards, including the overall title of Stripe Young Scientist & Technologist of the Year.
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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
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