Open Innovation Challenge


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Open Innovation Challenge

The Open Innovation Challenge for High School Students focuses on integrating robotics with artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems. Participants are required to design and program robots based on artificial intelligence techniques such as machine learning and computer vision. The challenge aims to encourage innovation and critical thinking, while developing solutions that enhance the performance of robots in multiple fields, such as industrial automation and smart city applications.


Condition : Open Innovation Challenge is only for high school and ninth grade.

Terms and Conditions

  • Students can choose any type of microcontrollers (such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32 and others) provided that they are combined with sensors to achieve the desired goal.
  • The solutions provided must be based on real problems facing the local or global community, taking into account that they are feasible and sustainable.
  • Teams must provide a practical model of the proposed solution and test it in an environment similar to the real environment or the target environment of the application.
  • Teams must submit a detailed report explaining the project, the tools used, and the steps followed to implement it. In addition to a presentation to explain how the solution works and how effective it is.
  • Anyone from grades 9 to 12 can participate according to the specified age group.
  • The coach’s responsibility is limited to guidance and direction only. He/she should not directly participate in making, presenting or presenting the project. Otherwise, this may lead to the team’s disqualification.
  • A programming environment using Python programming and machine learning may be used (according to the committee).
  • In the case of hardware-based projects, only Arduino-compatible devices are allowed.
  • Python-based projects without hardware are also allowed to participate, compete and win.
  • Only one project is allowed per team
  • The submitted project must be original and submitted by the participants.

Competition Requirements

- Submit the following items during the final evaluation :

  • Software project
  • Prototype
  • Project Website
  • Engineering Guide
  • Introductory video

Basic Training Elements

  • Electronics (Arduino)
  • Programming for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Python or Blockly coding
  • 3D Printing
  • Laser Cutting
  • Website Development
  • Presentation Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills

Competition Objectives

  • Fostering creativity and innovation.
  • Encouraging STEM education.
  • Developing technical skills
  • Encouraging problem solving and critical thinking.
  • Enhancing presentation and communication skills.
  • Building teamwork and collaboration.
  • Preparing for global competitiveness.
  • Inspiring future innovators and leaders.

Competition Tracks

  • Clean Energy and Sustainable Cities.
  • Climate Action & Responsible Consumption.
  • Life Below Water and Life on Land.
  • Good Health and Wellbeing.
  • Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure.

Awards and Judging Criteria

  • 1st Placement - 2nd Placement - 3rd Placement
  • Innovation and creativity (30 points)
  • Practical application (25 points)
  • Technological integration (20 points)
  • Execution and testing (15 points)
  • Documentation and submission (10 points)

Register your team here

Please fill the registration form for each team in your school. Schools may have more than one team participating in different categories. However, a coach must be appointed to one competition. Team members and students list will be communicated later on with the organizing committee


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