I.N.D.Y. 25

The I.N.D.Y. 25 programme is a free, curriculum-based competition for Scotland’s primary and secondary students to design a vehicle or reimagine a public transport system addressing real-world sustainability and mobility challenges.

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Who are we?

The Institute of the Motor Industry and the Scottish Motor Trade Association have launched the I.N.D.Y. 25 programme: a free competition for all primary and secondary schools in Scotland. This programme inspires young people to explore careers in motorsports while supporting educators in delivering careers information and advice. Aligned with the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, I.N.D.Y. 25 empowers students to make informed choices about their futures.

Age

5-16 years old

Location

Scotland

What do we do?

Students engage in a  competition that has the following key elements all integrated within the curriculum in teams you will. There are different versions suitable for both primary and secondary but both build on the principle of how new ideas and innovations can be created to solve both mobility and sustainability challenges.

Research: The role of technology in our lives and how its changed

Reimagine: Design a new form of public transport (secondary) or vehicle (primary)

Plan and Pitch: A marketing campaign to launch your new product

Projects are judged by industry experts, with prizes and real-world work placements available. Entries open in Autumn, with judging in Spring, and winners announced soon after.

Want to get involved?

Email  careers@theimi.org.uk 

To download the Primary & Secondary Schools challenge please click on the links below.

How much does it cost? The programme is free.

Primary Schools challenge Secondary Schools challenge

Frequently Asked Questions

The Inclusion Hub, developed by Motorsport UK and Mission 44, simplifies access to motorsport opportunities for young people, educators, and underrepresented groups. It offers clear pathways into the sport through volunteering, education, career resources, and community-building opportunities.

The Inclusion Hub is available to anyone looking to find opportunities in motorsport. However, the platform is aimed at young people that are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM).

The Inclusion Hub will help Motorsport UK and its partners deliver on their mission to make motorsport more inclusive, diverse, and accessible. By providing a comprehensive digital hub, we can ensure that young people, regardless of background, have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in motorsport.

Use the platform’s search and filter tools to explore opportunities based on location, interest, or type (e.g., clubs, volunteering, jobs, or education programmes).

The platform highlights job boards, career guides, webinars, tips, and scholarships. You can also connect with industry leaders and organisations to build your network. Additionally, the platform features extracurricular programmes that can help you build valuable skills and enhance your CV—qualities that employers in the motorsport industry highly value. These programmes include volunteering, club participation, and hands-on experience through STEM-related initiatives, all designed to give you a competitive edge in your career development.

The hub is regularly updated with new opportunities, resources, and success stories to ensure users have the latest information available.
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