Kuwait University
Youth Power Association

KUWAIT NATIONAL ROBOTICS COMPETITION

بطولة الكويت الوطنية للروبوتات


February 2025

Empowering the next generation of innovators through robotics and technology. Join the most exciting competition to challenge, create, and inspire future solutions for Kuwait and beyond!


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Our Mission

At the Kuwait National Robotics Competition, our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators and leaders through hands-on robotics challenges. Learn more about our core objectives below.

Fostering Innovation

We spark creativity and innovation by challenging students with real-world problems and solutions in robotics.

Promoting STEM Education

We promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education to prepare students for future careers.

Global Competitiveness

We equip students with the skills they need to compete in the global technological landscape.

Our Competitions

Explore the various robotics competitions available at the Kuwait National Robotics Competition. Each competition provides unique challenges that encourage creativity, innovation, and teamwork. Learn more about the competitions below.

VEX Robotics
VEX Robotics

VEX Robotics Competition

8-11 February

VEX Robotics challenges students to design, build, and program robots to compete against others in a game-based engineering challenge.

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SeaPerch Robotics

SeaPerch Competition

8 February

SeaPerch is an underwater robotics program where students build remotely operated vehicles to navigate through underwater challenges.

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Drone Competition

Drones Competition

10-11 February

The drone competition tests students' abilities to pilot drones through various obstacle courses while completing technical challenges.

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Innovation Robotics

Open Innovation Challenge

9 February

Encourages participants to develop solutions to real-world problems by leveraging creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology, fostering innovation across diverse fields.

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About the Kuwait National Robotics Competition

The Kuwait National Robotics Competition (KNRC) is an annual event that brings together students from across the country to compete in innovative robotics challenges. Established to inspire the next generation of technology leaders, KNRC encourages participants to design, build, and program robots to solve real-world problems.

Since its inception, KNRC has grown to become one of the premier robotics competitions in the region. Students from middle schools, high schools, and universities showcase their skills in a variety of categories, including VEX Robotics, SeaPerch, Drones, and the Open Challenge. Through hands-on learning, teamwork, and creativity, KNRC helps shape the future of STEM education in Kuwait.

Timeline

  • Sep 15, 2024
    Launch

    The registration for schools and outreach officially starts.

  • Oct 1, 2024
    Press Conference & Orientation
    10:00-12:00 PM

    Partners' press conference & Orientation for Elementary, Middle School, High School, and University Coaches/Teachers.
    Location

  • Oct 12, 2024
    Girl Powered Workshop
    9:00 - 2:00 PM

    To inspire girls ages 8-14 to discover robotics, strengthen their self-confidence, and learn valuable skills.
    Location

  • Nov-Dec, 2024
    Teams Follow-Up

    Following up with all teams for all divisions with their training.

  • Jan, 2025
    Competitions Rings Training
    Time TBA

    Allocating open days for all team to experience and practice on competition rings.
    Location TBA

  • Feb 8-11, 2025
    National Robotics Competition

    The National Robotics Competition takes place for all divisions.
    Location

  • Oct 6-8, 2024
    Workshop for Coaches
    4:30 - 8:00 PM

    A 3-days workshop to train teams, mentors and coaches.
    Location

  • Oct 20, 2024
    Teams Meeting
    10:30 AM

    Meeting with all teams for all divisions only for VEX Robotics Competition.
    Location

  • NOV 23, 2024
    Volunteers Workshop
    Morning Hours

    Training all volunteers for VEX Robotics Competition.
    Location

  • Nov 9,16,23, 2024
    Training Days
    9:00AM - 12:00PM

    Training Days for all VEX competition Teams.
    Location

  • Nov 28-30, 2024
    Preliminary Competition

    A 3-day competition for Elementary, Middle School, High School, and University teams.
    Nov 28, High Schools & Universities, 9am-2pm.
    Nov 29, Middle Schools, 3pm-8pm.
    Nov 30, Elementary Schools, 9am-2pm.
    Location

  • Jan, 2025
    Competitions Rings Training
    Time TBA

    Allocating open days for all team to experience and practice on competition rings.
    Location TBA

  • Feb 8-11, 2025
    National Robotics Competition

    The National Robotics Competition takes place for all divisions.
    Location

  • NOV 10-11, 2024
    Wokshop
    Morning Hours

    A 3-days workshop to train mentors and coaches.
    Location

  • NOV 23, 2024
    Volunteers Workshop
    Morning Hours

    Training all volunteers for Drones Competition.
    Location

  • NOV 23, 2024
    Preliminary Competition
    Morning Hours

    A primary competition for all Drones Competition teams.
    Location

  • Jan, 2025
    Competitions Rings Training
    Time TBA

    Allocating open days for all team to experience and practice on competition rings.
    Location TBA

  • Feb 8-11, 2025
    National Robotics Competition

    The National Robotics Competition takes place for all divisions.
    Location

  • Nov 3-7, 2024
    Coaches Workshops
    9:00AM - 2:00PM

    Workshops to train Open Innovation Challenge mentors and coaches.
    Location

  • Dec 3 & 17, 2024
    Jan 7 & 21, 2025

    Teams Workshops
    8:00AM - 12:00PM

    Workshops to train Open Innovation Challenge Teams.
    Location

  • Jan, 2025
    Competitions Rings Training
    Time TBA

    Allocating open days for all team to experience and practice on competition rings.
    Location TBA

  • Feb 8-11, 2025
    National Robotics Competition

    The National Robotics Competition takes place for all divisions.
    Location

  • Oct 27, 2024
    Workshop
    Evening Hours

    Workshop to train Drones Competition mentors and coaches.

  • Jan, 2025
    Competitions Rings Training
    Time TBA

    Allocating open days for all team to experience and practice on competition rings.
    Location TBA

  • Feb 8-11, 2025
    National Robotics Competition

    The National Robotics Competition takes place for all divisions.
    Location

Our Partners

Hosting & Organizing

Kuwait University
Youth Power Association

in collaboratin with

MoE

Strategic Partners

Zain
Alsayer

Gold Sponsors

Ktech
Warba Bank

Media Sponsor

360 FM

Organizing Volunteers

CSClub
CSClub