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Grow your scientific curiosity and explore careers in STEM

Einstein Curiosity is a six-week science and innovation program for children aged 11 to 16. It begins on 5 December 2026, with lessons online and practical sessions at Thinklab in Wakiso. We are taking 100 children.

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A selection team reviews every application, so applying does not guarantee a place.

Starts
5 December 2026
Ages
11 to 16
Places
100 children
Total fee
UGX 700,000

Applications close on 25 November 2026

Run by Thinklab Foundation Africa in partnership with Prepare Education and Paradise International Christian School.

Why we created it

Every great discovery begins with a question

At school, children spend much of their time learning facts for exams. They get far fewer chances to test an idea of their own and find out what happens.

Einstein Curiosity gives them that chance. Over six weeks, your child will ask questions, carry out investigations and build simple prototypes. The sessions are led by scientists and professionals from the creative industries, whom we have chosen for this program.

What your child will take away

  • The habit of asking questions and looking for evidence before reaching an answer.
  • A first experience of how scientists investigate a problem.
  • Practice in solving problems with their hands as well as on paper.
  • The confidence to try an idea, see it fail, and improve it.
  • A clearer picture of careers in science, technology and the creative industries.
Key facts for parents

Learn from experts, experiment with ideas and discover what your future could hold.

Dates
Starts 5 December 2026 and ends in January 2027
Length
Six weeks, including practical sessions and the final examination
Ages
11 to 16
Places
100 children, chosen by a selection team
Where
Online on Google Classroom, plus practical sessions at Thinklab in Wakiso
Fee
UGX 700,000 in total, starting with a UGX 30,000 registration fee
Apply by
25 November 2026
Certificate
Foundational Certificate in STEAM & Innovation, for a score of 70% or more
Curriculum

What your child will learn

The program covers seven areas. Children learn the ideas online, then come to the lab to try them out under supervision.

Astronomy

The universe, the planets and stars, and the basics of space science.

How Machines Work

How gears, levers and simple mechanisms make machines move, and the engineering ideas behind them.

Mechanised Agriculture

How machinery and new technology are changing the way our food is produced.

Foundations of AI & Machine Learning

A first look at artificial intelligence: what data is and how computers learn from it.

Electrical Installation

Circuits, components and the basics of electricity, through activities that our staff supervise closely.

Health & Fitness

How the human body works, why physical activity matters, and the science of staying healthy.

Design Thinking

How to spot a problem, come up with ideas, build a simple prototype and test whether it works.

Who teaches the sessions

Scientists and professionals from the creative industries, selected by Thinklab Foundation Africa and Prepare Education for this program.

Career discovery

Careers your child will hear about

Throughout the six weeks, we show children how what they are learning connects to real work. These are the fields we cover.

Engineering Information Technology Medicine and Health Sciences Design and Creative Industries Agriculture and Agritech Energy and Renewable Energy Astronomy and Space Science We help children understand what these careers involve. We do not promise any particular job or career.
How it works

How the six weeks run

Most lessons happen online through Google Classroom. Children also come to Thinklab in Wakiso for practical sessions, and we provide meals on those days.

Learning online

Lessons, reading and short tasks are posted on Google Classroom. Your child will need a phone, tablet or computer with internet access.

Practical sessions

Children work on supervised activities at Thinklab in Wakiso. Meals are included on these days.

The final examination

At the end of the six weeks, every student sits one examination on what they have learned.

The certificate

Students who score 70% or more receive the Foundational Certificate in STEAM & Innovation from Thinklab Foundation Africa.

  1. 25 November 2026Last day to apply
  2. 5 December 2026The program begins
  3. December to JanuarySix weeks of online lessons and practical sessions
  4. End of the programFinal examination
  5. January 2027Graduation day, with the date and venue announced later
Fees and payment

What it costs and how to pay

The total fee is UGX 700,000 per child. It covers registration and meals on practical days. Transport is not included. We will share transport arrangements from selected pickup points with registered students.

  1. When you apply, send the registration fee of UGX 30,000 by MTN Mobile Money to:
    MTN MoMo+256 772 310 404Nanteza Ruth Ssebagala
    Ms Ssebagala is the Executive Director of Thinklab Foundation Africa.
  2. Keep the MTN confirmation message. You will upload a screenshot or photo of it, with the transaction ID, in the application form.
  3. If your child is offered a place, our admissions team will tell you how and when to pay the balance of UGX 670,000.

The registration fee pays for processing your application. It is non-refundable, including when a child is not offered a place.

Total fee per child

UGX 700,000

Registration feePaid when you apply. Non-refundable.
UGX 30,000
BalancePaid if your child is offered a place.
UGX 670,000
  • Registration
  • Meals on practical days
  • Transport is not included

There are 100 places. A selection team reads every application, and applying does not guarantee a place.

Certificate and graduation

A certificate your child earns

Every student sits one examination at the end of the program. Those who score at least 70% receive the Foundational Certificate in STEAM & Innovation, issued by Thinklab Foundation Africa.

One final examination70% to earn the certificate
Graduation in January 2027A one-day celebration for students and families. We will announce the date and venue nearer the time.

This is a sample design. Each certificate will carry the student’s name, a signature, the date of issue and its own certificate number.

Questions

Questions parents often ask

Who can apply for Einstein Curiosity?

Children in Uganda who are 11 to 16 years old on 5 December 2026. A parent or guardian fills in the application with the child.

How much does the program cost?

The total fee is UGX 700,000 per child. You pay a UGX 30,000 registration fee when you apply. If your child is offered a place, you then pay the balance of UGX 670,000. The fee covers registration and meals on practical days. It does not cover transport.

How do I pay the registration fee?

Send UGX 30,000 by MTN Mobile Money to +256 772 310 404, registered to Nanteza Ruth Ssebagala, the Executive Director of Thinklab Foundation Africa. Keep the confirmation message and upload a screenshot or photo of it with your application.

Is the registration fee refundable?

No. The registration fee pays for processing your application, so it is not refunded, even if your child is not offered a place.

Where do the lessons take place?

Lessons are online on Google Classroom. Practical sessions take place at Thinklab in Wakiso, near Kampala.

Does my child need a phone or computer?

Yes. To follow lessons on Google Classroom, your child needs a phone, tablet or computer with internet access, and an email address. A parent’s email address is fine.

Is transport provided?

Transport is not part of the fee. We will tell registered students about transport arrangements from selected pickup points.

Does applying guarantee my child a place?

No. There are 100 places, and a selection team reviews every application. We will contact you once your child’s application has been reviewed.

What does my child receive at the end?

Students who score at least 70% in the final examination receive the Foundational Certificate in STEAM & Innovation, issued by Thinklab Foundation Africa. Graduation is a one-day event in January 2027. We will announce the date and venue later.

Who runs Einstein Curiosity?

Thinklab Foundation Africa runs the program in partnership with Prepare Education and Paradise International Christian School. Thinklab Foundation Africa is a foundation based in Wakiso, Uganda, that is building solar-powered community innovation labs where young people work on problems in their own communities.

When is the last day to apply?

25 November 2026. The online form closes at 11:59 pm East Africa Time that day.

Who can I contact with questions?

Call +256 772 310 404 or email connect@thinklabfoundation.org.

Application form

Apply for a place

Please fill in this form with your child. It takes about 10 minutes.

Before you start

Send the UGX 30,000 registration fee by MTN Mobile Money to +256 772 310 404 (Nanteza Ruth Ssebagala) and keep the confirmation message. You will upload it in section 4.

Applications are now closed

The last day to apply was 25 November 2026. If you have a question, call +256 772 310 404 or email connect@thinklabfoundation.org.

  1. 1Student
  2. 2Parent or guardian
  3. 3Education
  4. 4Payment
  5. 5Consent
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1Student information

All questions in this section are required, except other names.

Enter the student’s first name.
Enter the student’s surname.
Your child must be 11 to 16 years old on 5 December 2026.Enter a date of birth that makes the student 11 to 16 years old on 5 December 2026.
Gender *
Choose an option.
Enter the student’s nationality.
Enter the student’s home address.
If your child does not have an email address, enter the parent’s email address.Enter a valid email address.
Write “None” if there are none. This helps us keep your child safe at practical sessions and meals.Tell us about any allergies, medical conditions or dietary needs, or write “None”.
2Parent or guardian information

All questions in this section are required.

Enter the parent or guardian’s full name.
Choose your relationship to the student.
Enter a valid phone number, for example +256 772 000 000.
Enter a valid email address.
Enter your occupation.
Enter your physical address.
Someone we can call if we cannot reach you.Enter the name of another adult we can call.
Enter a valid phone number that is different from yours.
3Student education

Tell us about your child’s school and interests. This helps the selection team.

Enter the student’s current school.
Enter where the school is.
Choose the student’s class.
Which areas interest your child most? (optional)
It is best if your child writes this in their own words.Tell us why your child wants to join.
4Registration fee and proof of payment

All questions in this section are required.

Send the registration fee of UGX 30,000 by MTN Mobile Money to +256 772 310 404, registered to Nanteza Ruth Ssebagala.

The fee pays for processing your application and is non-refundable. It counts towards the total fee of UGX 700,000.

Enter the name of the person who paid.
Enter the phone number used to pay.
Enter the amount you paid. The registration fee is UGX 30,000.
Enter the date you paid.
You will find it in the MTN confirmation message.Enter the transaction ID from the MTN message.
Upload the payment confirmation *
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When you submit, your application goes to the Thinklab Foundation Africa admissions team. Applying does not guarantee a place.

Application received

Thank you. We have received the application.

The selection team will review it, check your payment and contact you. If you have a question, call +256 772 310 404 or email connect@thinklabfoundation.org.