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Where Young Minds Build Botswana's Future

Empowering all tinkerers with hands-on STEM kits to solve real-world challenges in agriculture, mining, tourism, and sustainable innovation.

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Smart Irrigation Kit
Smart Irrigation Controller

Automating agriculture for Botswana's farmers

Ages 10-17 P000
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Our Foundation

Building the next generation of Botswana's innovators and problem-solvers

Our Vision

To be Botswana's leading hub for youth innovation, where every young mind has the tools and confidence to build solutions for tomorrow's challenges.

Empowering the innovators who will shape Botswana's future

Our Mission

To provide hands-on STEM education that transforms Botswana's youth into innovative problem-solvers through practical, industry-relevant learning experiences.

Inspire Innovation
Build Skills
Solve Local Challenges

Our Values

Integrity & Excellence

Maintaining the highest standards in education and innovation

Collaboration

Working together to achieve greater impact

Innovation

Embracing creativity and new approaches

Sustainability

Building solutions that last and protect our environment

Why Choose Genlux Tinkerer Institute?

Discover what sets us apart in STEM education and youth innovation development

Catch Them Young

We inspire creativity from an early age, nurturing innovators from as young as eight years old.

Ages 8+
From Theory to Tangible Creations

Learners build real, working projects and gain mastery through hands-on experience.

Project-Based
Affordable Innovation

Our kits are affordable, reusable, and supported locally to ensure access for all schools across Botswana.

Cost-Effective
Solving Local Challenges

Training that equips students to develop solutions for Botswana's unique needs in agriculture, mining, and tourism.

Local Focus
Industry Exposure

Students use professional-grade software and hardware tools used globally in tech industries.

Professional Tools
Market-Ready Projects

Student-built innovations can be refined and commercialized, teaching real-world value creation.

Entrepreneurial
Career Pathways

Learners discover future careers in engineering, robotics, AI, and entrepreneurship early in their education.

Future Ready
Financial Literacy

Our financial kits cultivate entrepreneurial thinking and essential money management skills for life.

Money Skills

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Join the movement that's building Botswana's next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.

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Innovation in Action

Empowering learners, teachers, and schools through hands-on creativity and real-world problem solving

Hackathons
Hackathons & Competitions

Students form teams to design and pitch innovative solutions addressing Botswana’s real-world challenges.

Maker Workshops
Maker Workshops

Interactive sessions where learners build Arduino-based kits and explore electronics, coding, and design thinking.

Community Outreach
Community Outreach

Taking STEM to schools and youth centers, inspiring rural and urban learners to think and tinker creatively.

Robotics Camps
Robotics Camps

Holiday programs where learners build robots, sensors, and circuits to explore automation and problem-solving.

Innovation Fair
Innovation Fair

Annual exhibitions where students showcase prototypes solving environmental, social, and economic challenges.

Mentorship Program
Mentorship Program

Guiding learners through innovation projects and entrepreneurship, supported by local engineers and educators.

Train the Trainer
Train the Trainer

Empowering teachers with the knowledge and confidence to lead innovation, coding, and STEM in their schools.

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Tinker Kits & Innovation Tools

Hands-on learning solutions designed for Botswana's future challenges

Smart Irrigation Controller Kit Agriculture
Smart Irrigation Controller

Solves overdependence on erratic rainfall by automating drip irrigation systems for sustainable farming.

  • Difficulty: Intermediate (Ages 10-17)
  • Core Tech: Arduino Uno, Soil Moisture Sensor
  • Skills: Coding, Electronics, Data Analysis
  • Duration: 4-6 hours build time
P000
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Crop Health Monitor Kit Agriculture
Crop Health Monitor

Monitors plant health using spectral analysis to detect diseases early and optimize crop yields.

  • Difficulty: Advanced (Ages 14-17)
  • Core Tech: Raspberry Pi, Multispectral Camera
  • Skills: Python, Image Processing, Agriculture Tech
  • Duration: 6-8 hours build time
P000
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Equipment Vibration Detector Kit Mining
Equipment Vibration Detector

Detects machinery anomalies early to prevent downtime and ensure safety in mining operations.

  • Difficulty: Advanced (Ages 14-17)
  • Core Tech: ESP32, SW-420 Vibration Sensor
  • Skills: Predictive Maintenance, Data Analytics
  • Duration: 5-7 hours build time
P000
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Air Quality Monitor Kit Mining
Mine Air Quality Monitor

Monitors air quality in mining environments to ensure worker safety and environmental compliance.

  • Difficulty: Intermediate (Ages 12-17)
  • Core Tech: Arduino, Gas Sensors, PM2.5 Sensor
  • Skills: Environmental Monitoring, Safety Systems
  • Duration: 4-6 hours build time
P000
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Wildlife Motion Camera Trap Kit Tourism
Wildlife Motion Camera Trap

An affordable tool for poaching monitoring that captures animal activity in conservation areas.

  • Difficulty: Intermediate (Ages 10-17)
  • Core Tech: Raspberry Pi Zero, PIR Sensor
  • Skills: Python, IoT, Wildlife Monitoring
  • Duration: 5-7 hours build time
P000
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Eco-Tourism Guide App Kit Tourism
Eco-Tourism Guide App

Build a mobile app that helps tourists explore Botswana's natural wonders sustainably.

  • Difficulty: Beginner (Ages 8-12)
  • Core Tech: MIT App Inventor, GPS Module
  • Skills: App Development, UX Design, Tourism
  • Duration: 3-5 hours build time
P000
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Digital Wallet Prototype Kit Finance
Digital Wallet Prototype

Create a secure digital payment system to understand financial technology and digital banking.

  • Difficulty: Intermediate (Ages 12-17)
  • Core Tech: Arduino, RFID, LCD Display
  • Skills: FinTech, Security, User Interface
  • Duration: 4-6 hours build time
P000
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Budget Tracker App Kit Finance
Smart Budget Tracker

Develop a personal finance app that teaches budgeting and financial literacy skills.

  • Difficulty: Beginner (Ages 8-12)
  • Core Tech: Scratch, Basic Programming
  • Skills: Financial Literacy, App Design
  • Duration: 2-4 hours build time
P000
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Solar Power Monitor Kit Sustainability
Solar Power Monitor

Monitor solar energy production and learn about renewable energy systems for sustainable power.

  • Difficulty: Advanced (Ages 14-17)
  • Core Tech: ESP32, Current Sensors, Solar Panel
  • Skills: Renewable Energy, Data Monitoring
  • Duration: 6-8 hours build time
P000
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Water Conservation System Kit Sustainability
Water Conservation System

Build a smart water management system to monitor and optimize water usage in households.

  • Difficulty: Intermediate (Ages 10-17)
  • Core Tech: Arduino, Flow Sensor, Solenoid Valve
  • Skills: Water Management, Conservation
  • Duration: 5-7 hours build time
P000
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Smart Composting System Kit Cross-Sector
Smart Composting System

Create an automated composting system that turns organic waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer.

  • Difficulty: Intermediate (Ages 12-17)
  • Core Tech: Arduino, Temperature Sensor, Motor
  • Skills: Waste Management, Agriculture, IoT
  • Duration: 6-8 hours build time
P000
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Eco-Tourism Beacon Kit Cross-Sector
Eco-Tourism Smart Beacon

Develop smart beacons that provide tourists with educational content about conservation areas.

  • Difficulty: Beginner (Ages 8-12)
  • Core Tech: Bluetooth Beacons, Mobile App
  • Skills: Tourism Tech, Conservation Education
  • Duration: 3-5 hours build time
P000
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Kit Categories Overview

Comprehensive learning across Botswana's key economic sectors

Agriculture & Environment

Smart farming solutions, crop monitoring, and sustainable agriculture technology.

3 Kits Available
Mining & Industry

Safety monitoring, equipment maintenance, and industrial automation systems.

2 Kits Available
Tourism & Conservation

Wildlife monitoring, eco-tourism apps, and conservation technology.

3 Kits Available
Finance & Technology

Digital banking solutions, financial literacy apps, and payment systems.

2 Kits Available
Sustainability & Energy

Renewable energy systems, water conservation, and environmental monitoring.

2 Kits Available
Cross-Sector Innovation

Integrated solutions combining multiple sectors for comprehensive impact.

2 Kits Available

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