Guinea National Qualifier: Building for Food Security

The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Guinea is the official national qualifying tournament for the leading UN-based global robotics championship. We are convening 16 teams of builders aged 10 to 18 to design, build, and program autonomous solutions addressing critical challenges in agriculture and food security.

This is a technical competition focused on practical robotics and engineering. Guinean teams will showcase their skills on the competition game board, with winners from the junior and senior categories earning a place at the Grand Finale in Geneva during the AI for Good Global Summit 2026.

🛠️ Technical Focus: Robotics and Agriculture

Participants are tasked with developing robots that can complete specific missions related to food security. The competition emphasizes the use of free and open-source software and hardware, allowing for unrestricted assembly and programming.

• Hardware: Open platform (LEGO, Arduino, or custom builds).
• Software: Autonomous programming (Python, C++, or block-based logic).
• Missions: Real-world agriculture scenarios requiring precision and robust code.

🗓️ Event Details

Registration is required and space is limited. Teams are screened based on their technical experience with robotics and programming, as well as their approach to the food security challenge.

🏆 Prizes and Finalist Benefits

Winning teams will receive:

• Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale tickets for Geneva.
• Complimentary General Passes to the AI for Good Global Summit 2026.
• Dedicated practice areas, power supply, and premium WiFi at the finale.
• Networking opportunities with the UN and international technology partners.
• Global media coverage for their technical solutions.

⏱️ Schedule

⚖️ Judging Criteria

🤝 Organizers and Mentors

✨ Sponsors

Ouskei Academy is a Guinea-based non-profit innovation center and FabLab dedicated to advancing STEM education. By providing hands-on training in robotics, engineering, and mathematics, the academy prepares the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers to tackle complex local challenges. Their campus in Ratoma serves as a vibrant hub for research and creativity, hosting major events like the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge. Students engage in a fun, unconventional learning environment designed to foster technical proficiency and community-driven leadership through practical, project-based learning.

If your organization wants to support the builder community, learn about sponsorship opportunities here.