Global Online Division
A participation route for STEAM Champions UAE, through which entries are submitted online.
What the Global Online Division is
The Global Online Division is a participation route within STEAM Champions UAE, through which entries are submitted online.
STEAM Champions UAE includes both in-person and online participation. This route is the online one.
What submitting online involves — including requirements, formats and process — is published in the programme documentation, which is maintained as current so that schools and coaches are not working from a general description.
How this route relates to the competition categories
The Global Online Division is a route of participation, not a fourth category.
- AI, Robotics & Drones — the technical category
- Circular Futures Innovation & Venture Challenge — the innovation category
- Circular Stories Creative Challenge — the creative communication category
The programme’s challenge categories are:
Each category page explains what that category covers. How the online route applies to a particular category is set out in the current documentation and the season materials.
Current season
STEAM Champions UAE 2026/2027 — Circular Futures
Anything that applies to online participation for the current season is set out in the season materials, alongside the documentation published in Rules & Resources.
Participation and requirements
Requirements for online participation are published in Rules & Resources, which is maintained as the current source.
This page deliberately does not restate them. Requirements can change between seasons, and a general description held here would date without anyone noticing.
Schools that would like to discuss this route are welcome to contact the EduStream team.
Coach certification
Teachers and prospective coaches supporting participating students can pursue coach certification.
About the programme
For an explanation of how STEAM Champions UAE is structured, the competition categories and how seasons work, see the STEAM Champions UAE hub.
Frequently asked questions
View the current season · View Rules & Resources · Explore STEAM Champions UAE
What is the Global Online Division?
It is a participation route within STEAM Champions UAE, through which entries are submitted online. The programme includes both in-person and online participation; this route is the online one.
Is it a separate competition category?
No. It is a route of participation rather than a fourth category. The programme’s challenge categories are AI, Robotics & Drones; the Circular Futures Innovation & Venture Challenge; and the Circular Stories Creative Challenge.
How does online participation work?
What submitting online involves — including requirements, formats and process — is published in Rules & Resources and, where it applies to the current season, in the season materials.
Who can take part through this route?
Participation arrangements are published in the programme documentation. See Rules & Resources, or contact the EduStream team to ask about your school.
Which categories can be entered online?
How the online route applies to each category is set out in the current documentation and the season materials.
What applies in the current season?
The current season is STEAM Champions UAE 2026/2027 — Circular Futures. Anything applying to online participation this season is set out in the season materials.
How can a school enquire about online participation?
Contact the EduStream team. Current documentation is published in Rules & Resources.
Considering online participation?
If your school is interested in taking part through the Global Online Division, we would be glad to discuss what that would involve.
Considering the Global Online Division?
Current categories, requirements and dates are published on the season page. If you would like to talk it through first, the EduStream team can help you identify a suitable starting point for your school.
