The first round of the annual Mintek MinQuiz Competition was held at FOSST DC on the 18th of May 2017. The Top 4 learners (Siyamthanda Kalawe, Msimelelo Mzuzwana, Lwando Mbinza and Siphiwe Qongqo) represented Eastern Cape at the MinQuiz Finals held in Johannesburg on the 18th and 19th July 2017.
On the 9th of June 2017, GEW Technologies representatives visited FOSST Discovery Centre to officially handover a donation of R150 000 to aid in the enhancement of teaching and learning in rural-based schools.