Rooted in Innovation: Leave a Nest Philippines partners with Lockheed Martin for the 4th edition of Ki Ni Naru Project.
Leave a Nest Philippines is partnering with Lockheed Martin for the upcoming implementation of the Ki-Ni-Naru Project, a unique program based on research that nurtures the curiosity of Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) students in the Philippines.
The next run of the Ki-Ni-Naru Project will take place from October 2025 to February 2026, bringing together student teams from across the Philippines for a five-month journey of experimentation, research, and knowledge-sharing. The program begins with immersive activities such as the Pugad Agham Workshop and The Great Nature Quest, followed by guided research and mentoring, and culminating in a Final Presentation Day, where students share their discoveries with experts and peers.
Through this partnership, the Ki-Ni-Naru Explorer Scholarship fully covers the participation fee of PHP 9,000 for ONE team (5 students and 1 teacher). To be considered for this scholarship slot, interested teams must first complete the General Application Form stated below. Selection will prioritize those who demonstrate strong motivation, a genuine passion for learning, and a clear financial need. In addition, participating teams are expected to fully commit to the entire 5-month program, which includes all modules, mentoring sessions, and scheduled event days.
You can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:
STEP 1: Fill out the Ki-Ni-Naru General Application Form via this QR code or this link:
Link: https://global.lne.st/KNN2025_GeneralAppForm
STEP 2: Apply for the scholarship via this QR code or this link:
Link: https://global.lne.st/KNN2025_ScholarshipApp
The deadline for applications is 14 September 2025; all submissions must be received by this date for consideration.
Early this year, Leave a Nest collaborated with Lockheed Martin on the workshop “Decoding Nature: Engineering Innovation Through Biomimicry and Algorithms,” which engaged high school students in algorithmic thinking and hands-on experiments on nature-inspired gliders.
More information about the workshop here: https://global.lne.st/LM_Workshop
Looking ahead, Leave a Nest will be partnering with Lockheed Martin on several upcoming projects in 2025 and 2026. These include Yugto 2025, which helps junior and senior high school students make informed choices about their college education; the Science Castle Philippines 2026, and the Science Castle Grant 2026,where Lockheed Martin serves as the main partner to provide funding and mentorship for student research in aerospace and aviation, both scheduled for 17–18 January 2026 at Mapúa University.
This partnership also extends to the Ki-Ni-Naru Project, marking another important step in empowering Filipino students to pursue curiosity-driven learning and innovation.
For more information on the Ki-Ni-Naru Project, visit https://global.lne.st/KNN2025_CallforParticipants.
For any questions, clarifications, or concerns about Ki-Ni-Naru 2025, kindly contact Edriel at [email protected], Jewel at [email protected], or Airiel at [email protected].