РусскийDear Students and Esteemed Educators,
We are pleased to inform you about the International MEB Robot Competition, which will be held on 06–08 May 2026 in Antalya, Republic of Türkiye, under the theme “Green Homeland, Blue Future.” The competition is organized by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye in order to enhance the quality of vocational and technical education, promote innovation, and encourage entrepreneurial and competitive skills among young people.
The event is open to middle school, secondary school, vocational education, and university students. The competition will be conducted in 16 categories, including: Line Following (basic & fast), Surface Robot, Design-and-Run, Tozkoparan Robot, Industrial Robotic Arm, Mini Drone (UAV), Maze Solver, Mini Sumo, Autonomous Vehicle, RC Fixed-Wing Aircraft, Free Project, Underwater Robot (SAR), Egg Collection, and Cyber Security.
Each participating country will be represented by a team of three members (two students and one mentor/teacher or school administrator). Candidates should preferably be studying in the fields of industrial automation, mechatronics, information technologies, electronics, machinery, materials engineering, or related technical disciplines.
Please note the following:
- Deadline for submission of candidate names: 15 April 2026
- International travel costs: Covered by TİKA
- Accommodation, meals, and local transportation in Türkiye: Covered by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye
Detailed category guides and posters (in Turkish and English) are available at:
https://bulut.meb.gov.tr/68tblriy
General competition information and implementation guide:
https://robot.meb.gov.tr/
If you are interested in participating, kindly send us:
- Full name(s) of the student(s) and mentor
- Institution and department/field of study
- Contact details (email and phone number)
- Preferred competition category and a short description of your project/experience
We would be delighted to receive your applications at kisinev@tika.gov.tr until 03.04.2026 and look forward to supporting motivated young innovators in representing their institutions at this international event.