As part of the British Council's ongoing commitment to supporting our Partner Schools across Egypt, we are delighted to launch the Robotics Programme 2026/2027 in collaboration with The Knowledge Hub Universities (TKH), Coventry University Cairo Branch.
This exciting programme provides students with the opportunity to work in teams to design, build, and programme their own Autonomous Racing Robot.
Teams will compete on a specially designed track featuring straight paths, curves, and ramps. Their goal is to programme their robot to navigate the track and reach the finish line as quickly and accurately as possible without any human intervention.
The programme offers a unique hands-on learning experience that combines robotics, coding, engineering, and teamwork while encouraging creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.
Through this experience, students will:
- Design, develop, and showcase their own Autonomous Racing Robots.
- Apply scientific and engineering concepts in a practical and creative environment.
- Strengthen their communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
- Enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Compete for exciting awards, recognition, and development opportunities.
Get ready to design, build, and race your very own autonomous robot—and bring your science, technology, and engineering ideas to life!
Participation requirements
Students must:
- Be currently enrolled in a British Council Partner School.
- Be studying in Grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.
- Demonstrate an interest in technology, innovation, and problem-solving.
- Be willing to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Competition journey
1. Registration
Students must submit their applications before the registration deadline below:
British Council Partner Schools Robotics Programme 2026/2027
2. Filtration
Applications will undergo an initial screening process to identify eligible participants who will progress to the training and workshop phase.
3. Hybrid workshops
Successful applicants will participate in a series of face-to-face workshops and online sessions, providing opportunities to learn, share ideas, collaborate, and network with professional experts.
4. Video assessment
Teams will collaborate to create and submit a 3-minute video presentation showcasing their ideas and work. Following the assessment, 100 students will be shortlisted for the next stage.
5. Semi-finals
The top 100 students will attend an exclusive Masterclass at The Knowledge Hib University at Coventry University, Cairo Branch, where they will have the opportunity to work with real hardware, develop their robotics skills, refine their ideas, and receive expert mentorship. The top-performing teams will then be selected to advance to the final round.
6. Final competition
By February 2027, the top finalists will compete in the final competition and showcase their projects in front of an influential jury and distinguished guests. Finalists will have the opportunity to compete for prestigious British Council Awards and celebrate their achievements.
Awards and recognition
- Certificates of Achievement from the British Council for participating students.
- Winning teams receive internship opportunities with the Schools of Engineering & Computing, including a guided campus and lab tour.
- Application fee waiver for shortlisted students completing the on-campus competition.
- Tuition fee discount for the first-place winning team.