Robotex Cyprus 2026 Returns with Drones, Space, AI and other STEAM Activities!

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) invites the public to Robotex Cyprus 2026, the leading educational robotics festival in Cyprus. The event will take place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the University of Cyprus Sports Centre.

The 9th Robotex Pancyprian Educational and Athletics Robotics Competition will bring together approximately 700 participants, including school students, university students and adults from across Cyprus, who will compete in more than 20 different robotics challenges.

The official opening ceremony will be performed by the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr. Nicodemos Damianou, highlighting the Ministry's longstanding support for the event.

Robotex International CEO Nathan Matsala will also attend the festival. His presence is of particular significance, as Cyprus was the first country to establish Robotex as a national competition. He will also provide insights into Robotex International 2026, which will be hosted in South Korea, marking the first time the global event will take place outside Estonia.

Winning teams will earn the opportunity to represent Cyprus at the international competition, continuing the country's impressive track record of international distinctions and awards.

 

Competition Programme

As part of the competition, primary school teams will present robotics projects under the theme "Sustainable Development – Green Island", proposing innovative solutions to environmental and social challenges.

Saturday, 27 June

Robots will compete in Line Following, Folkrace, Maze Solving, Archery and Bowling challenges. In parallel, two Drone competitions will take place: one focusing on autonomous flight and a new programming-based challenge.

Sunday, 28 June

Robots will battle in the popular SUMO competition, race on the 15-metre Rally track and compete in the Shot Put challenge. The programme also includes the established Girls Firefighting category, designed exclusively for girls with the aim of encouraging greater female participation in STEAM fields.

 

Chess, Space, AI and More!

On Saturday, visitors will, for the first time, have the opportunity to play Drone Soccer on a specially designed field operated by STEAM Cyprus. On Sunday, attention turns to the popular "Human vs Robot" chess challenge. In collaboration with KAISSA Chess Club, the intelligent SenseRobot will compete against aspiring and experienced chess players alike. A special addition to this year's event is the participation of the Planetarium team which will present interactive activities focused on space exploration, astronomy and applications of Artificial Intelligence.

Throughout both days, Robo.com.cy will operate the Robot Pit Stop, a technical support station for competing teams, while also showcasing Kypruino and RoboRover Core, two innovative products designed and developed in Cyprus.

Visitors of all ages will enjoy Virtual Reality experiences, 3D printing demonstrations and a variety of STEAM activities offered by CCS and its partners ECECT, Novatex, O3 and the European project INVESTech. In addition, JOEY by Bank of Cyprus will offer gifts and surprises to visitors. The event will also welcome Laika, the robotic dog from Neapolis University Pafos, while artistic performances by Elena Clark Dance School will add a creative dimension to the festival.

 

Key Partnerships

Robotex Cyprus is organised by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS), in collaboration with the University of Cyprus, the Youth Board of Cyprus and IET Cyprus.

The event is held under the auspices of the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy and has been approved by the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth and ETEK (Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber).

The Research and Innovation Foundation serves as the event's Diamond Sponsor. The CCS continues valuable cooperation with the Bank of Cyprus as “Youth Supporter” and XM as “Tech Partner”. Neapolis University Pafos is the Gold Sponsor, while Novatex Solutions, ZEBRA Consultants, NETinfo and ICDL are Bronze Sponsors. Robo.com.cy is the official prize sponsor.

Lyceum students who excel in the competition are eligible for scholarships thanks to the longstanding support of Cyprus' private universities, including Neapolis University Pafos, European University Cyprus, University of Nicosia, Frederick University, UCLan Cyprus, University of Limassol and AUB Mediterraneo.

As every year, dozens of volunteers contribute significantly to the successful organisation and delivery of Robotex Cyprus.

 

Join Us!

Experience an exciting weekend filled with robotics competitions, drones, artificial intelligence, space-themed activities, interactive exhibitions, games, giveaways and many more surprises for the whole family.

The detailed programme is available at www.robotex.org.cy.

Stakeholders:

 

  • Organizer: Cyprus Computer Society (CCS)
  • Co-organizers: University of Cyprus, Cyprus Youth Board, IET Cyprus Local Network
  • Under the auspices of the Deputy Ministry of Research Innovation and Digital Policy
  • Approved by: the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth and the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK)
  • Diamond Sponsor: Research and Innovation Foundation
  • Technology Partner: XM
  • Youth Supporter: Bank of Cyprus
  • Gold Sponsor: Neapolis University Pafos
  • Bronze Sponsors: Novatex Solutions Ltd, ZEBRA Consultants, NETinfo, ICDL
  • Prizes: Robo.com.cy
  • Universities: University of Nicosia, European University Cyprus, Frederick University of Cyprus, UCLan Cyprus, American University of Beirut
  • Supporters:
    • Cyprus Pedagogical Institute
    • Services: Graphic Stories, MAK AD, gra.des, C.K. Matrix, Arnold's Digital Printers, Logicom Distribution & CISCO Meraki, Panis Pieri, UACG, O3-Out of the Ordinary, INVESTech
    • Associations: ACM, IEEE, Association of Computer Science Teachers and Association of Computer Science Teachers Association of Design and Technology Professors, CITEA
    • Communication Sponsors: Cyprus News Agency, Reporter, StudentLife.com.cy, Infokids.cy, IT, Panis News

 

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