300 Young Innovators Compete at First Lego League Regional Finals in Stockholm

On November 8, Tekniska museet in Stockholm will host the regional finals of the First Lego League, featuring 34 teams and over 300 students aged 6 to 16 competing in innovation, programming, and teamwork challenges. The competition's theme this year is 'Unearthed', which tasks participants with building and programming Lego robots to discover hidden treasures through simulated archaeological excavations. The youngest participants, including preschool students, will take part in the 'Explore' category, where more than 130 children will present their Lego creations to a jury.

Maria Olsson, Education Operations Manager at Tekniska museet, emphasized the critical role of early STEM engagement in fostering sustained interest and knowledge as students progress in their education. Mats W Lundberg, sustainability chief at Sandvik and a jury member, highlighted the competition’s ability to inspire creativity and curiosity by encouraging innovative problem-solving among young participants. Sandvik is a longstanding innovation partner of the event.

The First Lego League is a global initiative, fostering STEM skills with missions that blend science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with creative elements known as STEAM. Winners from this Swedish regional event will advance to international finals to compete against teams worldwide. The event runs from 10 AM to 5 PM, inviting the public to witness the energetic atmosphere filled with the sounds of Lego bricks and youthful innovation.