From Seychelles to South Korea: Team Seychelles Takes on the World

Gran Kaz is proud to support Team Seychelles as they prepare to take part in the FIRST Global Challenge in Incheon, South Korea, this October.

The team is made up of 12 young people aged 14 to 17, who have been working together to design, build and programme their own robot for this year’s challenge. Five core team members will travel to South Korea to represent Seychelles, supported by the wider team behind the scenes.

The team recently reached out to Gran Kaz for assistance with the additional costs of their trip. With their flights and accommodation already covered, they were looking for a little extra support to help make the journey possible. We were very happy to contribute SCR 10,000 towards their trip.

This year's FIRST Global Challenge centres around combating wildfires, challenging young participants to use robotics, engineering and problem-solving to tackle a real-world global issue.

Beyond the competition itself, FIRST Global provides young people with an opportunity to develop practical STEM skills, collaborate across borders and engage with important issues such as climate change and environmental protection.

For these young Seychellois, it is also a chance to step onto an international stage, put their skills to the test and proudly represent their country.

At Gran Kaz, we believe that it takes a village to nurture young minds. We’re delighted to play our part in supporting these young innovators as they take their ideas — and the Seychelles flag — to the world.

Good luck to Team Seychelles! 🇸🇨 We’ll be rooting for you in Incheon!