Challenge #01 Grades 4–12 (Teams of 2–4 students) Registration: Oct 15 | Finals: Dec 12, 2026

STEM Innovation Cup

The STEM Innovation Cup challenges students to engineer working prototypes that solve tangible problems in sustainability, healthcare, and smart cities using robotics, IoT, and 3D printing.

UAE & Chennai Innovation Arenas Official Certification

Competition Format & Stages

Stage 01

Round 1: Concept Pitch & Design Deck

Teams submit a 3-minute video pitch and technical proposal outlining the problem and proposed mechanical/software architecture.

Stage 02

Round 2: Regional Prototyping Showcase

Shortlisted teams demonstrate functioning prototypes before a panel of academic and industry judges.

Stage 03

Round 3: Grand Finale Arena Challenge

Top finalists test their systems in live obstacle and performance arenas with unexpected real-time constraints.

Awards & Team Recognition

Innovation Trophy & Tech Lab Grants
UBTECH Robotics Hardware Bundles
Certificates of National Excellence

Register Your School Team

Sign up your student cohort or request rules handbook, mentoring kits, and arena dimensions.

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