Education

School Tech Awards

School Tech Awards is the Siemens program that celebrates the talent of students from technical and vocational education. The 2027 edition focuses on Industrial AI and the role of artificial intelligence in advancing automation, Industry 4.0, and the transition to Industry 5.0.

Turn your idea into innovation

School Tech Awards gives students and teachers the opportunity to develop projects using Siemens technologies while tackling the challenges of industrial transformation. An experience that combines learning, innovation, and future-ready skills.

Three Categories, One Chance to Make an Impact

Choose the category that best matches your educational journey and develop a project that transforms technical skills, creativity, and innovation into real-world solutions. From Automation and Industry 4.0 to Industrial AI and the Transition to Industry 5.0.

For Vocational & 4+2 Pathways

Project Category "Vocational Schools and CFP Award"

Design and implement an industrial automation solution focused on energy efficiency and predictive maintenance. The integration of Industrial AI is a key distinguishing feature of the project.

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For Technical & Tech High Schools

Project Category: “Technical & Tech High Schools"

Develop an automation project using Siemens technologies, addressing industrial digitalization, Industry 4.0, and data integration challenges.

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For ITS Academies

Project Category: “ITS Academy”

Develop advanced automation and digitalization solutions for real industrial environments, integrating energy sustainability and Industrial AI.

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Special Category

"Communication Award"

Award dedicated to the team that best showcases the goals, journey, and value of collaboration.

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Special Category

“Regional Award”

Award presented to the best projects representing Italy’s regions and the participating international countries.

Key dates to remember

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All the key dates of the program, from registration to the final awards ceremony.

December 15, 2026 - Registration closes
May 17, 2027 - Project submission deadline
May 25, 2027 - Winners announced
June 2027 - Awards ceremony

An Ecosystem Nurturing Talent

School Tech Awards is backed by companies, associations, and institutions committed to developing the skills needed to tackle the challenges of industrial transformation.

The School Tech Awards are supported by major companies and industry associations that believe in the value of this initiative in fostering education and guiding young people in their professional development.