Huawei is proud to announce its sponsorship of the SciFest programme. SciFest was set up to encourage an interest in, and love of, the STEM subjects.
SciFest, established in 2006, is designed to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education through the provision of a forum for students at a local, regional, and national level to present and display their scientific investigations.
As a company committed to fostering innovation and supporting STEM education initiatives, Huawei recognises the importance of encouraging young minds to pursue careers in STEM. The company is sponsoring the communication award at the 16 regional SciFest STEM fairs. This award recognises the students who best explain the aim, results and impact, of their investigations. By becoming a SciFest sponsor, Huawei aims to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technologists to explore their passions and contribute to the advancement of society.
SciFest’s founder and CEO Sheila Porter said: “[Huawei is] now one of a growing and diverse community of sponsors who are ensuring the support and development of students in the area of STEM. Our SciFest events take place in schools and colleges all over the country, and we know that many of the students are interested in the technology of the future.”
Huawei Technologies Ireland CEO Calvin Lan added: “At Huawei, we understand the significance of nurturing curiosity and creativity in STEM disciplines. By investing in events like these, we hope to empower individuals to pursue their interests and make meaningful contributions to the world. Huawei’s sponsorship underscores our ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in our community and beyond. We are excited to be part of SciFest and look forward to engaging with participants, sharing knowledge, and inspiring future innovators.”
Huawei also announced the return of it Seeds for the Future corporate social responsibility (CSR) flagship programme. This initiative seeks to develop local talent, share knowledge, increase ICT sector awareness & enthusiasm, and foster digital community building.
This year, the programme will take place over five days in Rome (1-6 July) where students will meet and work on their projects as well as availing of leadership and ICT courses on AI, 5G, cloud computing and digital power.
At the end of their stay, the teams will pitch their ideas and the regional champions will join the Tech4Good Global Final in China in 2025. The students from Irish university selected for this year’s programme will each be awarded a €1,000 bursary.
Announcing the 2024 Seeds for the Future Programme, Luke McDonnell, head of PR, Huawei Ireland, said: “Since its inception in 2015, over 280 students from Irish universities have benefited from this unique learning and culture experience. This year, students from all over Europe will meet up in Rome in an atmosphere of learning and development. We focus on the development of their ideas and allowing the students to think of how their projects can help society in our ever-changing world.
“This year marks Huawei’s 20th year in Ireland and the company is committed to creating value for the communities in which we operate. The programmes that we are involved in… demonstrate our commitment to nurturing and developing today’s students to think about the future of our society. We continue to invest in Ireland’s future ICT workforce, and we see this student opportunity as another way to help these students to enhance their capabilities as they continue their studies in STEM subjects”.
In 2023, the top 50 Seeds for the Future graduates came from nine universities around the country, with the bulk hailing from TU Dublin, UCD, Trinity College Dublin, UCC and NUIG.
Last year’s programme received 500 applications from STEM students across Ireland. In both 2023 and 2024, students with top performance in the projects were given the opportunity to visit China and explore cutting-edge technology development and culture exchange.
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