Science is a critical driver of progress and innovation, playing a vital role in the economic and social development of any nation. In South Africa, this importance is particularly pronounced. For the youth, science is the key to unlocking potential, fostering creativity and developing problem-solving skills that can pave the way for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Future schooling scenarios by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) indicate that formal education, as we know it today, will shift towards technological advances that support individualised learning.