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Technology and engineering competitions challenge students to solve real-world problems with code, hardware and systematic thinking. From AI and robotics hackathons to sustainable infrastructure challenges, these events are co-sponsored by leading tech companies, research universities and government innovation agencies. Winning or placing in recognised competitions fast-tracks internship offers and graduate programme invitations. Whether you study computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical systems or interdisciplinary ICT, there is a challenge designed to push your skills and expand your professional network.

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Space Roboticist Challenge
Space Roboticist Challenge

NASA (Administered by Floor23 Digital)

Deadline

Oct 02, 2026

4 hours from now

About the Challenge The Mission The Fly Foundational Robots (FFR) Mission is putting a 7-Degree-of-Freedom robotic arm into low Earth orbit. NASA is opening access to that arm to a select group of U.S. researchers —...

North America Master PhD Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Offer of on orbit experiment time on a real spacecraft in low-Earth orbit.

STREAM Minds - Inter-school STEAM Championship 2026
STREAM Minds - Inter-school STEAM Championship 2026

Rapid Future Technology Pvt Ltd

Deadline

Oct 08, 2026

6 days from now

STREAM Minds 2026 is an inter-school STEAM, robotics, and innovation championship designed for students from Grades 3–12. It provides a platform for students to explore their interests, showcase their talents, and develo...

Asia High school Students Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Prizes worth ₹200,000

Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2026
Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2026

The Harvard Crimson, Crimson Education, The Oxbridge Summer Scholars

Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

1 week from now

Are you a high-school student looking to elevate your college profile? Join the Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2026 and delve into real-world business challenges by tackling business problems that popular compan...

Global High school Students Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Win cash prizes up to US$1500, Gain work experience at a Fortune 500 company, Win Crimson mentorship credit up to US$2000, Win mentorship sessions with experts

Harvard Student Agencies Case Competition
Harvard Student Agencies Case Competition

Harvard Student Agencies

Deadline

Oct 17, 2026

2 weeks from now

The cheapest components in Apple’s devices - storage and RAM - have suddenly become the most expensive. Should they raise prices and add value, quietly cut hardware quality to save margins, or absorb the cost to keep use...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Six awards totalling over $13,600 in cash and Ladder Internships scholarships. Every student who submits receives a certificate.

2026 International ICT Innovative Services Awards
2026 International ICT Innovative Services Awards

Administration for Digital Industries, moda; Department of Information and Technology Education; Chinese Society for Information Management

Deadline

Nov 07, 2026

1 month from now

The InnoServe Awards 2026 invites tech-driven student teams globally to showcase their prowess in Generative AI, smart manufacturing, cybersecurity, green tech, and other cutting-edge tech projects. Whether you want to v...

Global Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Win up to NT$200,000 in cash prizes, plus travel subsidies for finalist teams and a chance to visit Taiwan.

Global Sustainability Challenge
Global Sustainability Challenge

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, IIT Bombay, Zhejiang University, Hong Kong UST, UNESP Brazil, YGA

Deadline

Nov 22, 2026

1 month from now

The Global Sustainability Challenge, brought to you by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leading institutions worldwide, invites university students to develop bold solutions in Sustainable Energy and Adapt...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Cash Prizes, Global visibility and recognition, Invitation to Stanford EcoGlobal program

Perfume Refill Cap Design
Perfume Refill Cap Design

https://www.desall.com/

Deadline

Nov 26, 2026

1 month from now

Perfume Refill Cap Design A leading multinational company in the packaging industry and Desall invite you to design an innovative and reusable dispensing cap for refilling perfume bottles at home. The proposed solution...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: 5000

Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge 2026-2027 “Human-Centered Robotics for Longevity"
Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge 2026-2027 “Human-Centered Robotics for Longevity"

Stanford Center on Longevity

Deadline

Dec 01, 2026

1 month from now

People are living longer than ever before, and throughout these longer lives they encounter periods of transition, changing abilities, new responsibilities, and evolving needs. The 2026-2027 Stanford Center on Longev...

Global Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash

Prize summary: Finalists will receive $1,000 USD and Winners of the Finals Competition will receive: 1st place: $10,000 USD, 2nd place: $5,000 USD, 3rd place: $2,000 USD

2027 Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leaders Award
2027 Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leaders Award

American Association of People with Disabilities

Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

1 week ago

The Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awards are accepting applications until September 23. Two recipients will each receive a total of $25,000. - $10,000 in recognition of the outstanding contributions to the disability...

North America Open to everyone Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: $25,000

Autumn 2026 | 3rd ICANEWS International Research Contest
Autumn 2026 | 3rd ICANEWS International Research Contest

ICANEWS Global Research

Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

1 week ago

The Autumn 2026 | 3rd ICANEWS International Research Contest is an international online research competition open to high school, university, and graduate students worldwide. Students from all research fields are welc...

Global High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Recognition/Award

Prize summary: Official awards and certificates for all awardees, with ICANEWS publication and researcher interview/feature opportunities for Grand Award and Award of Excellence recipients.

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