STEAM Champions UAE 2025/2026
Sustainable Innovation for Food Security
Empowering Young Minds to Feed the Future
Sustainable Innovation for Food Security
STEAM Champions UAE is an internationally recognized competition that empowers school students to solve real-world challenges using AI, robotics, and interdisciplinary skills.
Now entering its 3rd edition, the program focuses on food security, sustainability, and innovation, engaging students from KG to Grade 12 in hands-on, future-ready learning.
Organized by EduStream in collaboration with international and regional partners, this competition invites students across the UAE to explore real-world solutions through hands-on challenges, guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2: Zero Hunger) and the UAE National Food Security Strategy 2051.
Category (1)
AI, Robotics & Drone Challenges
ENJOY AI JUNIOR
Theme: GEOMETRIC FOREST
Age: 4 to 7 years (Grades: KG – Gr.2)
Team size: 2 members
Resources required: WhalesBot U20/U30 pro +Accessory Pack +Competition mat
ENJOY AI Senior
Theme: CYBER CITY
Age: 8 to 13 (Grade 3 to 6)
Team size: 2 members
Resources required: AI Module 1S + Accessories Pack + Competition Mat
SKYLINE ADVENTURES
Theme: SKYLINE ADVENTURES
Age: 13+ years (Grade 7 to 9)
Team size: 1-2 members
Resources required: Eagle Drone + Competition mat
Enjoy AI Drone Soccer
Theme: FOOTBALL
Age: 8 – 11 years (Grade 3 to 6)
Team size: 1-2 members
Resources required: Soccer Drone + Mat
Category (2)
PROJECT-BASED Learning
Aligned with SDG 2: Zero Hunger and UAE’s Food Security Strategy 2051
Explorers – Little Gardeners
Theme: Where Food Comes From
Age: 4–7 years (Grades: KG – Gr.2)
Team size: 2–4 members
Resources required: Blix Discovery Motion + Logic Block
Innovators – Farm to Table Innovators
Theme: Sustainable Urban Farming
Age: 8-11 Years (Gr. 3-6)
Team size: 2–4
Resources required: SMART IOT Kit -Microbit
Challenges – Agritech Champions
Theme: AI + Robotics for Agriculture
Age: 13+ (Gr.7 – 12)
Team size: 2-4 members
Resources required: Open-source Python coding+ custom electronics
Category (3)
Arts & Humanities
Short Film
Theme: SDGs through Storytelling
Age: 10–18 years
Lenght: 3–5 mins + Trailer (30–60 sec)
Submitted Via: YouTube/Vimeo
Judging: Message clarity, creativity, production, SDG link
Art
Theme: Visual Passion for SDGs
Type: 2D/3D (A4 or A3)
Age: 10 – 18
Submission: Title (≤50 char), 150–200 word concept, process photo & video
Photography
Theme: SDG in Focus
Format: JPEG/PNG (min 2000px, ≤10MB)
Submission: Title, description (150–200 words), consent forms if faces shown
Note: No AI-generated content allowed
Timeline & Locations
Regional Events
Abu Dhabi: January 24, 2026
Sharjah & Northern Emirates: January 31, 2026
Al Ain: February 7, 2026
Dubai: February 14, 2026
National Closing Ceremony
May 16, 2026
Dubai, UAE
GEMS Wesgreen International School
International Stage
Top teams qualify for global rounds across 15+ countries
International Recognition
- Officially registered under the UN Sustainable Development Goals platform
- Aligned with: SDG 2: Zero Hunger & SDG 4: Quality Education
- Global partnerships with:
- Holder of a Genius World Record for the world’s largest student robotics challenge
Benefits of Participation
- Develop skills in AI, robotics, sustainability, and collaboration
- Engage in SDG-focused innovation
- Win national recognition and international exposure
- Earn certificates, awards, and possibletravel opportunities
- Interdisciplinary participation from STEM, Art, ICT, and Humanities
Growth & Impact
2023–2024 Edition
100+ participating UAE schools
3,000+ students engaged
Regional events across multiple emirates
UAE student teams represented globally
2024–2025 Edition
160+ UAE schools
5,000+ students
Featured in Gulf News
International representation across 15+ countries
Global Exposure
Registration for the 2025/2026 season has now closed
Thank you to everyone who took part. Registration for the STEAM Champions UAE 2025/2026 season is now closed. The current season is now open — register for STEAM Champions UAE 2026/2027 below.
Impact report STEAM Champions UAE 2024/2025
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The 2025/2026 season is complete. Current categories, dates and registration are published on the STEAM Champions UAE 2026/2027 page.
