STEM Racing confirms official Canadian launch through new InspireTech partnership

STEM Racing has announced its expansion into Canada, confirming InspireTech Canada as the national coordinator and outlining new events and opportunities for students across the country.

STEM Racing, an international STEM education program centered around designing and racing miniature F1-style cars, has taken to LinkedIn to confirm its official expansion into Canada.

The move establishes InspireTech Canada as the country’s in-nation coordinator, giving schools and students access to formal competitions, local support, and expanded participation pathways.

InspireTech Canada is a nonprofit focused on youth development through STEM learning, cybersecurity education, and experiential learning programs. Its STEM Racing Canada division now oversees delivery of the competition and national events.

Program expands beyond informal participation

Canadian student teams have taken part in the global challenge for several years, including those who competed at the World Finals in Singapore this year. The new partnership formalizes the program in Canada and introduces a structured framework for regional, national, and international progression.

STEM Racing wrote in its LinkedIn announcement:“STEM Racing launches officially in Canada! We’re thrilled to announce that STEM Racing is expanding its footprint in Canada through a new partnership with InspireTech Canada.”

The organization states that the new model will make it easier for teams to access events, technical support, and design resources. The first official national competition under the new structure will take place on November 29 in Toronto.

Kyle Boyko, President and Board Chair at InspireTech Canada and Principal at STEM Racing Canada, also posted about the milestone, noting that students from across the country are already engaged in the competition. Boyko wrote, “STEM Racing Canada values the opportunity to be apart of the World's most advanced & exciting hashtag#STEMCompetition. hashtag#Canadian students from Coast to Coast are participating.”

His post also thanked partners supporting the transition into a fully coordinated national program.

New chapter for local events and competition pathways

With InspireTech now acting as the official national coordinator, the aim is to increase the number of in-country events, widen access for schools, and strengthen collaboration with STEM Racing USA and global teams. The move brings Canada in line with other countries that run official national pipelines into the World Finals.

STEM Racing added in its LinkedIn announcement, “Now, with InspireTech as the official Canadian coordinator, students will have access to in-country events, greater support, and new opportunities to design, build, and race their own miniature F1-style cars at every level - from regional to national and beyond.”

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