162 Projects Shortlisted for Young Scientists Tanzania National Science and Technology Exhibition

TLDR

• The partnership, recently renewed at Exim Bank Tanzania headquarters in Dar for a sixth consecutive year under the 2026 programme, represents far more than a corporate sponsorship.
• Founded in 2011, YST was established to inspire secondary school students to look beyond textbooks and examinations by applying science to challenges facing their communities.
• After a rigorous assessment and mentorship process, 162 projects have been shortlisted, while the top 45 innovations will be showcased during the Young Scientists Tanzania National Science and Technology Exhibition on.
• DAR ES SALAAM: THE next breakthrough in agriculture, healthcare or environmental protection may not come from a multinational corporation or a university research centre, it could emerge from a Tanzanian secondary.
• This year’s competition has recorded its highest participation since the programme was launched, attracting 1,330 project submissions from 287 secondary schools across every region of Tanzania.