The WRO® theme for 2026 is Robots Meet Culture. n 2026 teams will explore how robots can help shape, protect, and grow art and culture in today’s world. From ancient cave paintings to modern digital art, from fashion to architecture, people have always used creativity to tell stories, preserve traditions, and inspire change.
Everything participants, coaches, and judges need to know before the competition.
All participants are required to complete relevant courses on WRO Learn. The four student categories are:
Students
No WRO Learn courses yet for RoboSports and Future Engineers participants.
Coaches
Judges
Although WRO participation is free, all participants must be members of the ASTRO LEAGUE Africa to take part. Membership comes with exclusive benefits.
Students
₦10,000/year
Coaches
₦15,000/year
Registration closes
June 5, 2026
Deadline time
11:59 PM
No late registrations will be accepted after this deadline.
All teams must adhere strictly to WRO International Standards. Category-specific requirements:
RoboMission
Teams must submit their technical reports.
Future Innovators
Must submit a written report and be prepared for both set-up, live presentation, and exhibition.
Future Engineers
Teams must publish their code on GitHub.
Guest registration is for those who are not participants, coaches, or judges but wish to attend the event.
Winners in each category will receive:
1st Place
₦500,000
2nd Place
₦300,000
3rd Place
₦150,000
🎓 Future Engineers — Special Bonus
6 winners will receive full STEM scholarships to study at any Nigerian public university.
Have questions?
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