Innovation Academy
Build Skills. Lead the Future.
A hands-on STEM and innovation program designed to help young people in Saint Lucia develop technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills for university and technology-driven careers.
Weekend Format
STEM training designed for year-round learning
Youth Impact
Targeting 100+ students in year one
University Pathways
SAT, scholarships, and admissions support
Building Saint Lucia's Future STEM Leaders
Develop Future Innovators
Students engage in hands-on STEM projects that reflect real-world challenges while building communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Facilitate University Placement
Participants receive support with SAT preparation, scholarship pathways, and competitive university applications for top regional and international schools.
Nurture Innovation and Business Ideas
Learners explore entrepreneurship through structured ideation, prototyping, and opportunities to compete in hackathons and innovation challenges.
Create Exponential Impact
The Academy strengthens Saint Lucia's innovation ecosystem through mentorship, alumni networks, and a long-term regional talent pipeline.
Continuous Year-Round Learning Journey
A phased progression from foundational robotics and CAD to competition readiness, capstone execution, and university portfolio preparation.
Phase 1: Foundations (Dec - Feb)
Robotics orientation, climate STEM basics, CAD design, mechanical concepts, and early subsystem development with Python data logging.
Phase 2: Design and Build (Mar - May)
Robot concept design, VR-assisted strategy planning, systems integration, smart agriculture projects, field construction, and formal testing.
Phase 3: Optimization and Competition Prep (Jun - Aug)
Stress testing, autonomous path development, driver training, scouting tools, and final robot readiness for the FIRST Global Challenge.
Phase 4: Capstone and Future Pathways (Sep - Nov)
Capstone project development, innovation showcase preparation, university portfolio support, and final engineering documentation.
Hands-On Learning for Future Engineers and Innovators.
Students build practical skills through project-based STEM training, mentorship, and exposure to real-world innovation pathways.
Innovation Academy Subscription
One monthly plan that gives students continuous access to guided STEM training, mentorship, project work, and future-readiness support.
Monthly Membership
Continuous access to guided STEM training and future-readiness support.
- Hands-on STEM and embedded systems projects
- Mentorship and career development guidance
- University and scholarship preparation support
- Innovation, entrepreneurship, and capstone opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Innovation Academy program.
The Innovation Academy is a STEM weekend program, executed in partnership with Republic Bank's Power to Make A Difference program, that helps students build skills in technology, innovation, and problem-solving through hands-on learning.
The program was created to provide students in Saint Lucia with stronger STEM opportunities, while helping build a future-ready tech workforce in the region.
The program generally targets students aged 16 and above, but interested learners aged 13+ are welcome to participate.
Students work on real-world projects, build technical capabilities, and strengthen teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills through embedded systems engineering.
Yes. Students receive support with SAT preparation, scholarship guidance, and international university application planning.
Yes. Participants develop ideas, build products, and can access support to enter competitions and hackathons.
The program aims to impact at least 100 students in its first year.
The pilot began in March 2026, and the program is designed to continue on an ongoing basis.
Students, especially those from underserved communities, as well as partners and participants across the wider Caribbean region.
Ready to Join the Innovation Academy?
Start your journey in STEM, innovation, and leadership with a program designed for future-ready learners.