The Robotics for Good Challenge focuses on leveraging the power of robotics and AI to address global issues aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants are tasked with designing and building innovative robotic solutions that can contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate action, healthcare, and clean energy.
Why Participate?
- National Championship: Compete at the Uganda National Championship and showcase your ideas to a panel of judges from the fields of robotics, AI, and technology.
- Global Finals: Winning teams will earn the opportunity to represent Uganda at the global finals in Geneva during the AI for Good Summit, where the world's top minds in AI and robotics gather to shape a better future.
- Inspire Change: Use your creativity and technical skills to develop solutions that can have a real, measurable impact on communities and the environment.
Who Can Apply?
- Junior category: Teams of young innovators aged 9-13.
- Senior category: Teams of young innovators aged 14-18.
- Advanced category: Teams of young innovators aged 19-25.
NOTE: Participants must be passionate about robotics, AI, and creating solutions that can contribute to achieving the SDGs.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: 31/01/2025
- Eastern Uganda semifinals: TBD
- Central Uganda semifinals: TBD
- Western Uganda semifinals: TBD
- Northern Uganda semifinals: TBD
- WestNile semifinals: TBD
- Uganda National Championship: 14/03/2025
- AI for Good Summit, Geneva: 8-11/07/2025