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Competition
World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2026
Run by WRO Association / Space Faculty (Singapore)
Deadline: 31 July 2026
In personSingapore Polytechnic / Puerto Rico6+ months preparation + nationals + internationalSGD 149–599 per team (excl. GST), depending on registration windowCompetitiveLow effort
About this opportunity
<p>The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) is a global robotics competition where student teams design, build, and program robots to tackle theme-based challenges. The 2026 theme is "Robots Meet Culture", celebrating how robotics interacts with local identity. Space Faculty is the Singapore national organiser.</p><ul><li>Singapore Nationals: 8-11 September 2026 at Singapore Polytechnic</li><li>International Final: 8-10 December 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico (for qualifying teams)</li><li>Teams of 2-3 participants guided by a coach</li><li>Categories: RoboMission (8-19), RoboSports (11-19), Future Engineers (14-22), Future Innovators (8-19)</li><li>Registration fees: S$149 (early bird, through 30 April), S$249 (regular, through 11 July), S$599 (late, through 31 July)</li></ul>
Who can apply
Students aged 8-22 depending on category (RoboMission 8-19, RoboSports 11-19, Future Engineers 14-22, Future Innovators 8-19). Teams of 2-3 with a coach.
How to apply
Teams register online through Space Faculty's WRO Singapore page. Runs every year; registration for the 2026 season ran from 1 March to 31 July 2026, and the 2027 season has not been announced yet.
What you get
CertificateNetworkPortfolio pieceAward Recognition
Frequently asked
Who runs this?+
Run by WRO Association / Space Faculty (Singapore). More on their website.
Who can apply?+
Students aged 8-22 depending on category (RoboMission 8-19, RoboSports 11-19, Future Engineers 14-22, Future Innovators 8-19). Teams of 2-3 with a coach.
When's the deadline?+
Applications close on 31 July 2026.
Is it paid?+
Cost: SGD 149–599 per team (excl. GST), depending on registration window.
What will I walk away with?+
You can expect certificate, network and portfolio piece.
How do I apply?+
Teams register online through Space Faculty's WRO Singapore page.
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