Republic of Zambia · Ministry of Education
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Ministry of Education
Directorate of National Science Centre
Junior Engineers, Technicians & Scientists (JETS) · Tertiary Engineers, Technicians & Scientists (TETS)
Zambia's Premier STEM Innovation Programme

Junior Engineers
Technicians & Scientists
55+ Years of Innovation

Promoting innovation and competence development in STEM education across all 10 provinces of Zambia — from Early Childhood Education schools to Tertiary institutions.

10
Provinces
520+
Organisers
5
Domains
187+
Innovations
2026 Domains
SSESustainable Systems & Environment
HFWSHealth, Food & Human Wellbeing
DRISDigital, Robotics & Intelligent Systems
EDPSEngineering, Design & Production
MMSIMathematical Modelling & Investigation
55+
Years of excellence
10
Provincial Organisers
10
Provinces covered
187+
Innovation projects
About the Programme

Empowering Young Innovators

From secondary school pupils to tertiary students, JETS & TETS cultivates Zambia's next generation of scientists and engineers.

Our History

Founded in 1968 by eminent scientists. Over 55 years of unbroken excellence across Zambia.

Our Mission

Promote high-quality scientific and mathematical projects that solve local problems.

Our Impact

PACRA recognised top 15 innovations at 2024 & 2025 National Fairs.

History

JETS Timeline

1968
Foundation
Established by ZASE scientists.
2018
50th Anniversary
Teacher & Out of School levels added.
2025
Digital Transformation
Online quizzes, TETS launch.
2026
CBC Alignment
Five main domains introduced.
Tertiary Level

What is TETS?

Tertiary Engineers, Technicians & Scientists (TETS) expands participation to universities, colleges, and TEVET institutions.

  • Strengthens innovation continuum across levels
  • Encourages advanced research & prototypes

Tertiary Level Participation

Universities, colleges, and TEVET institutions across all 10 provinces now participate in TETS, showcasing advanced solutions.

Programme Structure

Five Domains of Innovation

Aligned with the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC)

SSE

Sustainable Systems & Environment

Climate adaptation · Renewable energy · Waste management

HFWS

Health, Food & Human Wellbeing Systems

Public health · Nutrition · Food security

DRIS

Digital, Robotics & Intelligent Systems

Software · IoT · AI applications

EDPS

Engineering, Design & Production

Infrastructure · Product design

MMSI

Mathematical Modelling & Investigation

Data analysis · Simulation models

Showcase

Featured Innovations

Groundbreaking projects from JETS & TETS participants across Zambia

2026
2025
2024
Solar-Powered Water Purification System
SSELusaka Province
AI-Based Crop Disease Detection
HFWSCopperbelt Province
Low-Cost Prosthetic Limb
EDPSEastern Province
Impact Stories

Voices of Innovation

Mwape Banda
Munali Secondary School
"JETS changed my perspective on science. My project on waste-to-energy won at national level and now I'm studying engineering at UNZA."
JETS Alumnus 2022
Dr. Chilufya Mulenga
CBU - Senior Lecturer
"TETS has bridged the gap between secondary and tertiary innovation. Our students are now developing patentable solutions."
TETS Mentor
News & Updates

Latest from JETS & TETS

June 15, 2026

JETS National Fair 2026 Set for September, 2026

The Directorate of National Science Centre announces dates for the 2026 JETS National Fair.

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