Toshiba Launches 35th Annual ExploraVision STEM Competition with $10K Prizes — Toshiba Corporation

Event summary

Toshiba and NSTA opened registration for the 35th annual ExploraVision STEM competition, running until January 27, 2027.
Winning U.S. teams can receive up to $10,000 in Series EE Savings Bonds, cash, or 529 education plan contributions.
The competition has engaged nearly 450,000 students since its 1992 launch.
Finalists present their innovations in Washington, D.C., with meetings scheduled with members of Congress.

The big picture

Toshiba’s long-term sponsorship of ExploraVision underscores its commitment to STEM education as part of its ESG initiatives. The competition serves as both a talent pipeline and a platform for demonstrating corporate citizenship, aligning with broader industry trends of private-sector investment in education. With nearly 450,000 participants since inception, the program’s scale positions Toshiba as a key player in youth STEM engagement.

What we're watching

Program Scale: Whether Toshiba can sustain or grow the 450,000-student participation mark amid evolving STEM education priorities.
Corporate Alignment: How Toshiba integrates ExploraVision into its broader ESG and talent pipeline strategies.
Innovation Output: The pace at which student concepts from ExploraVision translate into real-world applications or partnerships.