Mauritius is making African history.
Rose Hill, Mauritius — 26 September 2026 — Mauritius officially presented its two national teams, CSE Velocity and Racing Vortex, at a special ceremony held at the Institut Français de Maurice (IFM) ahead of their participation in the Aramco STEM Racing™ World Finals 2026, taking place in Singapore from 3 to 8 October 2026, alongside the Formula 1® Singapore Grand Prix.
Organised by STEM Racing™ Mauritius, the ceremony brought together students, educators, partners, sponsors and representatives of Government and supporting institutions to celebrate a landmark moment for Mauritius and Africa.
The event was hosted by Achala Mulloo, Master of Ceremonies, and opened with a welcome address by Mr. Adrien Schwarz, Attaché de coopération numérique, innovation, sport et jeunesse at IFM. Mr. Schwarz recognised the tremendous effort behind the teams’ participation, describing the students as “making history for Africa.” He acknowledged the commitment of STEM Racing™ Mauritius and expressed his intention to do his utmost to further support the initiative in the coming year.
Frédérique Trouvé Roger, Head of Impact Development at STEM Racing™ HQ, delivered a message from STEM Racing™ International, highlighting the importance of the World Finals and the opportunities the programme creates for young people through STEM, engineering, design, innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Mauritian Teams
Racing Vortex
- Ms. Oushma (Anahita) Booputh
- Ms. Khadijah Oozeer
- Ms. Rachna Dhauroo
CSE Velocity
- Mr. Devesh Bismohun
- Mr. Yash Rampadaruth
- Mr. Tanmay Guragoredo
- Mr. Kheshav Deepchand
Devesh Bismohun appointed Mauritian Flag Bearer
During the official presentation of the delegation, François Mark, In-Country Coordinator of STEM Racing™ Mauritius, presented CSE Velocity and Racing Vortex as the two teams representing Mauritius at the World Finals.
He also announced Devesh Bismohun of CSE Velocity as the Mauritian Flag Bearer for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Aramco STEM Racing™ World Finals 2026.
The Mauritian flags presented to the delegation were generously provided by Hobby World.
The ceremony continued with the National Anthem of the Republic of Mauritius, followed by an address from Dr. the Hon. Avinash Ramtohul, Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation.
The Minister reaffirmed the Government of Mauritius’ support for initiatives that develop the skills, innovation and international exposure of Mauritian youth. He also confirmed his intention to participate remotely in several discussions in Singapore with STEM Racing™ HQ and other innovation stakeholders.
A key development highlighted during the ceremony was the Ministry’s strong support for the establishment of a STEM Hub for Africa in Mauritius, recognising the potential of such an initiative to strengthen Mauritius’ position as a regional centre for STEM education, innovation and international collaboration. The proposed Africa STEM Hub is a private-sector-led initiative, envisioned to be based at the UNICITI International Education Hub of Medine Group and led by STEM Racing™ Mauritius under the leadership of François Mark. The initiative aims to create a Mauritius-based platform connecting African countries to international STEM programmes, expertise, partnerships and opportunities, while contributing to the development of the next generation of African innovators and engineers.
CSE Velocity unveils its World Finals car
One of the highlights of the ceremony was the official unveiling of the CSE Velocity World Finals car, showcasing the result of months of design, engineering, testing, teamwork and dedication by the students.
Strong Partner Support for Mauritius’ STEM Racing™ World Finals Journey
The Mauritius delegation to the Aramco STEM Racing™ World Finals 2026 is receiving valuable support from leading national and international partners, whose contributions are helping make this historic participation possible.
Air Mauritius, the delegation’s official airline, is supporting the team’s journey to Singapore, while FedEx is assisting with the international shipment of the teams’ racing cars and equipment.
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) is supporting the initiative as part of its interest in developing new and innovative forms of tourism, including the potential introduction of the STEM Racing International Cup and other innovative challenges in Mauritius.
HONOR has generously provided bags and exclusive goodies for all participants, adding a special touch to the delegation’s World Finals experience. All official photos and videos of the delegation will also be powered by the HONOR Magic8 Pro.
EMTEL is supporting the delegation through its contribution to Mauritius’ first participation at the STEM Racing™ World Finals. EMTEL eSIM Voyaz will also help keep all participants seamlessly connected throughout their stay in Singapore, while supporting the wider promotion of STEM, innovation and youth development.
STEM Racing™ Mauritius extends its sincere appreciation to all partners and sponsors whose support is helping the Mauritian teams take their place on the international stage.
MauBank is the First Mauritian Bank to Support STEM Racing™ Mauritius
STEM Racing™ Mauritius warmly welcomes MauBank as the first Mauritian bank to support the initiative, marking an important milestone for the programme and its young participants.
The organisers express their sincere appreciation to MauBank for joining the STEM Racing™ Mauritius journey and supporting the delegation as it prepares to represent Mauritius at the Aramco STEM Racing™ World Finals 2026 in Singapore.
Recognition of Partners and Supporters
STEM Racing™ Mauritius expressed its appreciation to the Economic Development Board (EDB) for its presence at the ceremony through Mrs. Sephora Sarah, Lead Business Analyst, and for its continued engagement with the initiative.
The organisers also extended their sincere gratitude to individuals who have supported the initiative, some since its beginning, including Geraldine Secondis, Roland Marmitte, Christoph Sandapa, Juliana David, Audrey Rose, Achala Mulloo, Jean-François Mootoosamy, Livio Bien-Aimé, Deven Naeck and Jenson Galvin from Australia, as well as the many educators, mentors, parents, volunteers and supporters who have contributed to the programme.
STEM Racing™ Mauritius further extends its sincere appreciation to all its main sponsors and partners, whose support has helped make the participation of both Mauritian teams at the World Finals possible.
The ceremony concluded with an official group photograph and media and partner engagement, marking the beginning of the delegation’s final preparations before travelling to Singapore.
With CSE Velocity and Racing Vortex preparing to take the Mauritian flag to the Aramco STEM Racing™ World Finals 2026, the delegation represents a significant milestone for the country’s youth in STEM, innovation and international competition.
Ludovic Peze of Motor Formula Team (MFT) expressed his pride in seeing this major milestone reached by STEM Racing™ Mauritius. As the person who originally brought the STEM Racing™ programme to Mauritius, he has played an important role in the programme’s journey, which is now being led and developed locally by François Mark, In-Country Coordinator of STEM Racing™ Mauritius.
This milestone reflects the continued development of the programme and its growing opportunities for Mauritian students to participate in international STEM, engineering and innovation initiatives.
Mauritius is making African history.
