World Robot Olympiad India 2026
WRO India
📌 About the Event
The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2026 invites students to look beyond purely technical applications and consider how robotics can become a vital tool to express, preserve, and share the unique heritage, arts, and human stories that form the very foundation of global culture and identity. Organized by WRO India in partnership with India STEM Foundation, it is one of the largest STEM and robotics competitions for school students in the world, operating across 90+ countries.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Robotics, STEM, Engineering Design
- Organizer: WRO India, India STEM Foundation
- Eligibility: Students aged 8 to 22 from recognized schools and colleges across India
- Open To: India with progression to Global International Championship
- Team Size: 2 to 3 students per team, led by an adult coach
- Effort Level: Medium to High
- Submission Type: Virtual submission for Future Innovators, in person Regional and National Championships for other categories
📅 Important Dates
- Registration: Open now
- Virtual Championship (Future Innovators): Online project submission, top 400 teams advance to Regionals
- Regional Championships: 7 host cities, dates announced on official site
- Mode: Hybrid, virtual qualifying rounds and in person championships
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Prize Type: Trophies, medals, and international recognition
- Prize Amount: Top teams represent India at the WRO International Championship
- Certificates: Yes
🎯 What You Will Do
- Choose your competition category, RoboMission, Future Innovators, RoboSports, or Future Engineers, based on your team’s skills and interests
- Build and program an autonomous robot to solve real-world challenges aligned with the 2026 theme of Robots Meet Culture
- Submit your project virtually for the Future Innovators category and advance to in-person Regionals if ranked in the top 400
🔗 Apply Here: WRO India 2026 Official Website