STEM Racing™ Mauritius – National Finals 2025 Recap

On Saturday, 9th August 2025, the Polytechnics Mauritius – Montagne Blanche Campus became the ultimate arena for innovation, creativity, and teamwork.

This year’s challenge brought together 10 exceptional teams from 17 schools across Mauritius — each fueled by a shared passion for engineering, design, and problem-solving. But STEM Racing™ is about more than miniature F1 cars; it’s about sparking ideas, tackling real-world challenges, and showcasing the next generation of Mauritian talent.

From morning project evaluations and vibrant booth displays to high-energy presentations before international and local judges, the competition built up to the moment everyone was waiting for — the announcement of the team that will represent Mauritius for the very first time at the 2025 Aramco STEM Racing World Finals.

In recognition of their hard work and dedication, all participants in the National Finals received their official STEM Racing™ certificates — a testament to the skills and achievements they demonstrated throughout the challenge.

While the awards have been decided, the journey continues. A second session — packed with racing and interactive STEM activities alongside the STEM Racing™ Headquarters team — will take place in the coming months. Get ready for more speed, innovation, and youth-driven creativity.

Competing Teams:
Mauritian Speed Stars (Team 7) • Vortex Viper (Team 8) • Modern Velocity Racing (Team 67) • Nitro Speed Racing ( Team 33) • Furious 6 (Team 1) • AeroF1orce (Team 19) • Thunder Motorsports (Team 17) • CSE Velocity (Team 15) • Forza Ignition X (Team 81) • DodoKart (Team 44)

With the support of our PREMIUM Partners and all the dedicated partners standing behind this Challenge

WATCH VIDEO: Report by MBC

 CSE Velocity – Collège du Saint-Esprit Winner of the First Edition

WATCH VIDEO: Speech by Dr. The Honourable Avinash Ramtohul, Minister of Technology, Communication & Innovation

WATCH VIDEO: Hon. Sydney Pierre – Junior Minister of Tourism Speech at STEM RACING Mauritius

WATCH VIDEO:  Speech by Her Excellency Ms. Kate Chamley – Australian High Commissioner

Video Testimonial:
Jenson Calvin – Australia

Registration & Briefing

The day began with the arrival of all competing teams for the much-anticipated National Finals. Participants completed their registrations, collected their passes, and received final instructions during a concise welcome and briefing session.

Pitstop Setup (Booths) – 2 Hours of Preparation

Teams had two hours to bring their creativity and engineering flair to life. Booths were transformed into vibrant pitstops, showcasing branding, sustainability elements, and technical documentation.
Judged by:

• Mrs. Audrey Rose
• Mrs. Achala Mulloo-Hurpaul

Booth Visits & Evaluation

The judging panel visited each pitstop to evaluate design impact, branding quality, and overall presentation.
Booth & Branding Judges:

• Mrs. Audrey Rose
• Mrs. Achala Mulloo-Hurpaul

Verbal Presentations

Each team presented their project, explaining design concepts, engineering choices, marketing strategies, and team dynamics.
Verbal Presentation Judges:

• Mrs. Frédérique Trouvé-Roger, Head of impact and development, STEM Racing HQ
• Mrs. Audrey Rose

VIP Interaction with Participants

In the afternoon, distinguished guests visited the booths, interacting with participants, asking questions about their designs, and congratulating them on their innovation.
Special Guests Included:

• Dr. Hon. Avinash Ramtohul – Minister of Technology, Communication & Innovation
• Hon. Sydney Pierre – Junior Minister of Tourism
• Her Excellency Ms. Kate Chamley – Australian High Commissioner
• Mr. H. Jomadar – Acting Administrator, Ministry of Education
• Jean Lindsay Azie – Representative, UNDP

Winners

The moment of triumph came as the winning team was revealed — earning the honor of representing Mauritius at the 2025 Aramco STEM Racing World Finals. The announcement was followed by applause, celebrations, and media coverage.

Judging Panels:

• Enterprise: Mr. Ludovic Peze and Mrs. Achala Mulloo-Hurpaul
• Design & Engineering: Mr. Jenson Calvin and Mr. Krishna Rohee
• Verbal Presentation: Mrs. Frédérique Trouvé-Roger – Head of impact and development, STEM Racing HQ, and Mrs. Audrey Rose
• Booth & Branding: Mrs. Audrey Rose and Mrs. Achala Mulloo-Hurpaul

Judging Panels

Mrs. Frédérique Trouvé-Roger
Head of impact and development,
STEM Racing HQ
Verbal Presentation judge

Mr. Ludovic PEZE
Enterprise judge

Mr. Jenson Calvin
Design & Engineering judge

Mrs. Audrey Rose
Verbal Presentation and
Booth & Branding judge

Mrs. Achala Mulloo-Hurpaul
Enterprise and
Booth & Branding judge

Mr. Krishna Rohee
Design & Engineering judge

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