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World Challenger
Global IT, IOT & AI Challenge
2026 · Online · For schools worldwide

Global IT, IOT & AI Challenge for Schools

World Challenger 2026 · Online competition for Cycle 2 & Cycle 3 students.

World Challenger brings together school teams from around the world to design innovative solutions using IT, artificial intelligence, and digital creativity. Open to Cycle 2 (Grades 5–8) and Cycle 3 (Grades 9–12).

AI & Innovation
Coding · Apps · Websites
Free Participation (2026)
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Next Competition
Cycle 2 · Grades 5–8 Cycle 3 · Grades 9–12
Target Schools Worldwide
When 31 March 2026
Where Online
76 Days
17 Hours
25 Minutes
14 Seconds
Countdown to World Challenger 2026 — registration is now open for schools.
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About World Challenger 2026

World Challenger is an online IT, AI, and innovation competition designed for school students across the globe. Schools register their teams, develop technology-based projects, and submit their presentations for online judging.

  • Focus on artificial intelligence, coding, innovation, and digital creativity.
  • Open to Cycle 2 (Grades 5–8) and Cycle 3 (Grades 9–12) students.
  • Currently free for all participating schools.

Competition Stages

The World Challenger competition is organized into four clear stages, from registration to the final presentations.

Stage 1
Register

Schools create an account, register their details, and confirm the grades and number of teams participating in the competition.

Stage 2
Submit Projects

Each team submit their project data including presentation, video, prototype, code that present their IT / IOT / AI / innovation project and uploads it before the submission deadline.

Stage 3
Semi-Finals

Judges review all submissions and select top teams from each category to advance to the semi-finals based on creativity, impact, and technical quality.

Stage 4
Finals

Finalist teams present their projects online. Winners are announced and schools receive digital certificates and recognition.

How It Works for Schools

A simple process for Team Supervisor to manage their teams and submissions.

1. Create School Account for each Team Supervisor
Sign up with your Email and create a single team supervisor account per school.
2. Register Teams
Add team names, assign students to Cycle 2 or Cycle 3, and confirm your categories.
3. Develop Project
Guide your students as they design and build an IT / IOT / AI / innovation project that solves a real problem.
4. Upload & Wait for Results
Upload the required data, then wait for the semi-final and final announcements via email and website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?
Any school worldwide can join. Students must be in Cycle 2 (Grades 5–8) or Cycle 3 (Grades 9–12), and registration is done by a school coordinator or teacher.
Is there a participation fee?
The 2026 edition of World Challenger is free for all participating schools.
What type of projects are accepted?
Projects related to IT, artificial intelligence, coding, apps, websites, robotics, arduino or digital innovation. Schools can use any programming tools or platforms suitable for their students.
In which language should submissions be?
For the 2026 competition, all presentations and submissions should be in English.

Contact

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