Calling all young scientists: Register for Eskom Expo 2026

UPDATE – 31 May 2026: Please note, registration for 2026 is closed. Registration for 2027 will open at the end of this year. 

Registration is officially open for learners to take part in Africa’s biggest school science fair: the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists.

Tuesday, 4 November 2025: As of 3 November 2025, learners in Grades 4–12 and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges (NC(V) Level 2–4) students are invited to register their Eskom Expo projects by clicking here.

Why Participate?

Taking part in Eskom Expo offers learners a range of exciting opportunities, including:

  • Gaining research and experimentation skills
  • Networking with fellow young scientists from across the country and beyond
  • Exploring cutting-edge technology and innovation
  • Enhancing presentation and communication skills
  • Earning recognition, prizes, and awards for outstanding research

Reflecting on the 2025 ISF

The 45th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), held last month, brought together 319 top researchers and innovators from South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ireland, India, Russia, Ghana, Mozambique, and Mexico at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre in Kempton Park.

  • The Top Senior Scientist, awarded R100,000, was Christopher May from Otto du Plessis High School (Port Elizabeth Region), for his project “Differential Geometric Modelling of Sound Signals and Ultrasound Imaging.”
  • The Top Junior Scientist, awarded R75,000, was Khushi Lall from Tyger Valley College (Northern Gauteng Region), for her project “Garlic: Nature’s Secret to Food Preservation.”
  • Top Development School Award, awarded R75,000, was Lethabo Kgwete from Moleshatlou Secondary School (Capricorn Region), for his project “The Effect Of Livestock Green Compost Tea”.  

Other Special Awards included full and partial bursaries, cash prizes, international science fair invitations, laptops, tablet computers, mentorship and incubation support, and Tech Bundles containing laptops, backpacks, headphones, and accessories.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Eskom Expo’s 2026 programme includes:

  • Workshops hosted in all nine provinces. Click here for dates and venues.
  • Research and innovation camps
  • District Expos (where learners receive expert feedback to refine their projects)
  • Regional Science Fairs

Dates for upcoming 2026 activities will be announced in due course.

Tools and Resources

Learners are encouraged to start working on their research projects, which should fit into one of the 13 Eskom Expo categories. Need a launchpad? Click here to access a guide to help you plan and structure your research. Resources and templates are available here to assist with research design and reporting.

Eskom Expo activities engage learners, teachers, mentors, judges, Regional Science Fair Directors, and Provincial Coordinators, sparking collaboration and innovation across South Africa.

Stay Connected

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There are 52 comments
  1. I will really appreciate if i become one of the learners who are participating here

    • Admin

      Please click the hyperlink in the post to register.

  2. Karabelo Lephoo

    Joining science expo is a great thing

  3. Kgomotso Tshabalala

    Interested in joining my learners for next year

    • Admin

      Please click the hyperlink in the post to register.

      • Lisakhanya

        I would really like to join the expo

        • JeVanne Gibbs

          You need to register.

  4. Basetsana

    I wanna parcitipate in exposcience

    • Admin

      Please click the hyperlink in the post to register.

  5. Omphile kgarimetsa

    I would like to register for my child Omphile kgarimetsa to join or participate in the eskom science expo and she’s very interested in science expo projects

  6. Matshidiso

    Interested in joining my daughter for next year

    • Admin

      Please click the hyperlink in the article to register.

  7. Rome

    Please let me know about the registration it would be appreciated thanks

    • Admin

      You are commenting on the registration post. What would you like to know?

  8. Siphesihle

    What kind of topics does it have,and how do you register?

  9. Given Mello

    university students are allowed to apply?

    • Admin

      Learners in Grades 4–12 and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students (NC(V) Level 2–4) are invited to register their Eskom Expo projects.

  10. Buhle

    how can i register??

    • Admin

      You’re commenting on the registration post. Check the second sentence and click the hyperlink.

    • Pearl

      How to register

      • JeVanne Gibbs

        You commented on the registration post. Please read the second sentence.

  11. I enjoyed this year’s event i want to try for this year!

  12. Kim

    I’m really interested in participating next year

  13. interested for joining.

  14. I will be so happy to be one of science learners.

  15. Zaahida Ismail

    How do you register

    • Admin

      You’re commenting on the registration post. Check the second sentence and click the hyperlink.

  16. Lusanele Kitise

    I will be happy to fill the form because of I am interested to join or enter Eskom Expo for young scientists group

  17. Nosiipho

    Can i join

  18. Philasande

    How can I join

    • JeVanne Gibbs

      You commented on the registration post. Please read the second sentence.

  19. Fortune

    I’m interested to join but I don’t see any link to apply ,I decided to leave my contact 0712085414.

    • JeVanne Gibbs

      You commented on the registration post. Please read the second sentence.

  20. Katlego Vilankulu

    I’m Katlego Vilankulu and I would like to register myself to join Eskom Expo Science .

    • JeVanne Gibbs

      You need to register. Please read the second sentence.

  21. Am interested to join the Eskom Expo

    • JeVanne Gibbs

      You need to register. Please read the second sentence.

  22. Good afternoon
    Am interested in the eskom expo I would to be part of the program for young scientists group

    • JeVanne Gibbs

      You need to register. Please read the second sentence.

  23. Lekoloana Mokgadi

    I pleading or asking to join the
    Eskom expo

    • JeVanne Gibbs

      You commented on the registration post. Please read the post and click where it says “by clicking here” in the second sentence.

  24. Asiphe Mgxodovana

    .

    • JeVanne Gibbs

      You need to register.

  25. Asiphe Mgxodovana

    Grade 5 and 6

    • JeVanne Gibbs

      You need to click where it says “by clicking here” in the second sentence.

  26. Shaun

    How to register

    • JeVanne Gibbs

      You commented on the registration post. Please read the post and click where it says “by clicking here” in the second sentence.

  27. Hey I was here last year now I’m back so I got 60% last year now I’m targeting 100/99% so I’m doing microbiology

    • JeVanne Gibbs

      Nice 🙂

  28. I want to join this group and enter some competition

    • JeVanne Gibbs

      Please click the hyperlink in the post to register.

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