Technology and engineering competitions challenge students to solve real-world problems with code, hardware and systematic thinking. From AI and robotics hackathons to sustainable infrastructure challenges, these events are co-sponsored by leading tech companies, research universities and government innovation agencies. Winning or placing in recognised competitions fast-tracks internship offers and graduate programme invitations. Whether you study computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical systems or interdisciplinary ICT, there is a challenge designed to push your skills and expand your professional network.
STREAM Minds 2026 is an inter-school STEAM, robotics, and innovation championship designed for students from Grades 3–12. It provides a platform for students to explore their interests, showcase their talents, and develo...
The Harvard Crimson, Crimson Education, The Oxbridge Summer Scholars
Deadline
Oct 14, 2026
6 days from now
Are you a high-school student looking to elevate your college profile? Join the Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2026 and delve into real-world business challenges by tackling business problems that popular compan...
GlobalHigh school Students
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: Win cash prizes up to US$1500, Gain work experience at a Fortune 500 company, Win Crimson mentorship credit up to US$2000, Win mentorship sessions with experts
The cheapest components in Apple’s devices - storage and RAM - have suddenly become the most expensive. Should they raise prices and add value, quietly cut hardware quality to save margins, or absorb the cost to keep use...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school Students
Prize: Mixed/Other
Prize summary: Six awards totalling over $13,600 in cash and Ladder Internships scholarships. Every student who submits receives a certificate.
Administration for Digital Industries, moda; Department of Information and Technology Education; Chinese Society for Information Management
Deadline
Nov 07, 2026
4 weeks from now
The InnoServe Awards 2026 invites tech-driven student teams globally to showcase their prowess in Generative AI, smart manufacturing, cybersecurity, green tech, and other cutting-edge tech projects. Whether you want to v...
GlobalBachelorMasterPhD
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: Win up to NT$200,000 in cash prizes, plus travel subsidies for finalist teams and a chance to visit Taiwan.
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, IIT Bombay, Zhejiang University, Hong Kong UST, UNESP Brazil, YGA
Deadline
Nov 22, 2026
1 month from now
The Global Sustainability Challenge, brought to you by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leading institutions worldwide, invites university students to develop bold solutions in Sustainable Energy and Adapt...
Perfume Refill Cap Design
A leading multinational company in the packaging industry and Desall invite you to design an innovative and reusable dispensing cap for refilling perfume bottles at home. The proposed solution...
The Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is a fully virtual business, entrepreneurship and social impact competition for high school students worldwide.
Students will develop, test and pitch an original business, startup...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school Students
Prize: Cash
Prize summary: USD $1,500 Seed Award from the Global Builder's Seed Fund
People are living longer than ever before, and throughout these longer lives they encounter periods of transition, changing abilities, new responsibilities, and evolving needs.
The 2026-2027 Stanford Center on Longev...
GlobalBachelorMasterPhD
Prize: Cash
Prize summary: Finalists will receive $1,000 USD and Winners of the Finals Competition will receive: 1st place: $10,000 USD, 2nd place: $5,000 USD, 3rd place: $2,000 USD
The International Machine Learning Competition (IMLC) teaches students worldwide how machine learning actually works, from the fundamentals through to current research. The problems span six areas, from core methods and...
GlobalHigh school StudentsBachelorMaster
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: Participants can win cash prizes of $100–$250 across Senior, Youth, and Junior categories, along with national awards, special certificates, and Bronze, Silver, or Gold Honours.
About the Challenge
The Mission
The Fly Foundational Robots (FFR) Mission is putting a 7-Degree-of-Freedom robotic arm into low Earth orbit. NASA is opening access to that arm to a select group of U.S. researchers —...
North AmericaMasterPhD
Prize: Mixed/Other
Prize summary: Offer of on orbit experiment time on a real spacecraft in low-Earth orbit.
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