TikTok Ireland partners with the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition to support STEM learning and creativity

Dublin, 7 January, 2026: TikTok Ireland is partnering with the Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (YSTE), supporting young people across Ireland to explore science, technology and innovation through creative digital storytelling.As part of the partnership, a range of TikTok STEM Creators and Young Scientist content will be featured on TikTok installations at the exhibition, showcasing a range of Irish STEM and educational content and highlighting the breadth of science and learning communities already active on the platform.Irish TikTok Creators that will be featured in the activation include:Caoimhe Ni Mhuircheartaigh, Biology and Chemistry teacher [ms.m.biochem ]Mr. Fitz Maths, Maths teacher [@mrfitzmaths]Ben Tomkins, Engineering [@bentomkinss]Emma Ronan, Biology/Chemistry Teacher [@leavingcertbiology.ie]Tadgh O' Donovan, Science Teacher [@Teach with Tadgh]Niall Brennan, Agricultural Science [@MrAgScience1]Denise Doyle, Science [@Icchemistrytutor]Tulla Maths, Maths [@tullamaths] @stripeyste 👀 Spotted: TikTok STEM feeds in the exhibition hall! To empower continued discovered on TikTok, it has launched a STEM feed — a new viewing experience that will give its community a dedicated space to explore a wide range of inspiring, entertaining, and enriching videos related to science, technology, engineering, and math. #stripeyste ♬ Dixie(PHONK) - K7K7 The installation will also display STEM content created by our partners Midlands Science and the European Schoolnet, drawing on their expertise in digital learning to support and inspire students visiting the exhibition.Elaine Fox, Head of Ireland at TikTok, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with the Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition to celebrate the curiosity, creativity and innovation of young people across Ireland. TikTok has become a place where learning and creativity meet, and this partnership is about supporting the next generation to explore STEM subjects in engaging and meaningful ways.”Marc Durando, Executive Director of European Schoolnet, added: "We are happy to join forces with TikTok to empower European students and teachers to explore and shape the future of STEM education. Through our collaboration, we aim to inspire more young people from diverse backgrounds to engage with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to showcase how these skills can be used responsibly and for the greater good."Midlands Science, Chief Executive Officer, Jackie Gorman commented: “Young people are increasingly learning and expressing themselves through digital platforms. Working with TikTok and the Young Scientist Exhibition allows us to connect STEM education with creativity, helping students build confidence, skills and a passion for science and technology.”About TikTok's STEM FeedIn April 2024, TikTok’s STEM feed launched, dedicated to STEM, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, across Europe; to empower continued discovery on TikTok and connect a dynamic community of people over shared interests.TikTok users are able to click on the STEM feed, alongside the For You feed, to open up a world of knowledge from respected experts in their fields. The feed is now turned on by default for all users in Ireland with 25% of Irish teens* visiting the STEM feed on a weekly basis.About the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology ExhibitionThe Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition takes place at the RDS, Dublin from 7-10 January 2026.*Source: TikTok Internal data, October 2024