STEMGuyana steps into regional spotlight at OECS robotics challenge

A collaboration has been established between STEMGuyana and the Eastern Caribbean Robotics and Innovation Association (ECRIA), in strengthening regional partnerships in robotics, innovation, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) education across the Caribbean. STEMGuyana’s Elsie Harry will address the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Super Regional Robotics Challenge, further cementing the organisation’s role in advancing technological learning and innovation throughout the region.

The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in February 2026, establishing STEMGuyana as a member organisation within the regional network and expanding opportunities for collaboration, student participation and knowledge exchange in robotics and emerging technologies.
As part of this meaningful regional engagement, STEMGuyana will be represented at the upcoming OECS Super Regional Robotics Challenge, which will take place from March 16–20, 2026 in St Kitts and Nevis. The event, hosted in collaboration with the St Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association, brings together talented student teams from across the Caribbean to showcase innovation, engineering excellence, teamwork and problem-solving through robotics competitions and technology demonstrations. Member of the Board of Directors and Fundraising Coordinator for STEMGuyana, Elsie Harry will deliver remarks on behalf of the organisation at the Opening Ceremony on March 17 at the St Kitts Marriott Beach Resort.

She also serves as STEMGuyana’s Liaison to ECRIA, helping to build bridges between Guyana and regional robotics and innovation initiatives. In accepting the invitation to address the opening ceremony, Harry noted that the partnership marks an important step toward deeper Caribbean cooperation in technology education and youth development. “Regional collaboration is critical if we are to prepare Caribbean youths for the rapidly evolving global technology landscape. Through this partnership with ECRIA, STEMGuyana looks forward to strengthening opportunities for students in Guyana to engage in robotics, innovation and collaborative learning across the Caribbean; while sharing some of our best practices in the STEM (to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) field with our regional counterparts.”
Although STEMGuyana will not field a team in this year’s challenge, the organisation has indicated its intention to send Guyanese students to future Eastern Caribbean competitions as part of its ongoing expansion of robotics education initiatives.
Founded to promote equitable access to STEM education, STEMGuyana has worked extensively with young people across Guyana to build technical skills, problem-solving abilities and entrepreneurial thinking. Through robotics programmes, coding workshops, and mentorship initiatives, the organisation continues to empower youths with the tools needed to participate in the digital economy.