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News | 23 May 2025

IES Kista Students recognised in STEM entrepreneurship challenge

This academic year, the Mathematics Department at IES Kista introduced the Ung Företagsamhet – Grundskoleutmaningen Vattenfall project Competition to their Year 5 and Year 7 and 8(potential students). The initiative has ignited a passion for real-world problem-solving, combining mathematics and entrepreneurship to inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

Curious how young minds are solving real-world challenges — and winning awards while doing it?
Take a look inside the latest STEM Entrepreneurship journey, guided by the passion and vision of Ms. Hetal Bhinday, Head of the Math Department at IES Kista. 

Every year, Ms. Bhinday and her team bring cross-curricular learning to life — empowering students to apply math to real-world problems through hands-on projects like Ung Företagsamhet – Vattenfall – Grundskoleutmaningen 2025.

This year, over 1,200 students from across Stockholm participated — and IES Kista’s Year 5 students went the extra mile, winning the “Best Class – Bubble Prize” at the regional finals at Vattenfall! 

Ms. Hetal Bhinday expressed her pride in the students' achievements, saying, "The math learning journey at IES Kista is like Pi — infinite, ever-evolving, and filled with limitless possibilities. As Seth Godin wisely said, 'School should teach you two essential things: how to solve interesting problems and how to become a leader.' These principles are at the heart of what we aim to cultivate in our students — the ability to think critically and lead with confidence. Furthermore, It’s rewarding to see that the media has also highlighted this journey. In particular, Rita de Castro, the Regionchef of Ung Företagsamhet, has emphasized the impact of this project, further recognizing the incredible work of our students and their influence on the community."

Check the direct link here Nyhetsbyranjarva.se

But it didn’t stop there!

 Our Year 7 & 8 “potential students” group took center stage at the SETT Conference, where Ms. Bhinday was also a featured panelist, showcasing how student-led innovation is shaping the future of education through their project.

.  Meet Ms. Bhinday at SETT

These powerful collaborations between educators, students, and partners like Vattenfall and Ung Företagsamhet Stockholm are helping bridge classroom learning with real-world impact — driving innovation, encouraging sustainability, and nurturing the changemakers of tomorrow.

Want to know how we’re inspiring future leaders through STEM and entrepreneurship?
Take a peek into this powerful project: 
 Ung Företagsamhet – Grundskoleutmaningen

Let’s join forces and collaborate on a range of exciting projects that can make a real difference! Reach out to me at Hetal.bhinday.kista@engelska.se

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