Innovation & Originality
Measures novelty, originality, and uniqueness of the solution.
About the Championship
The National University Robotics Championship is a national scientific event organized under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to enhance technical creativity and motivate students to develop their practical and theoretical skills in robotics, intelligent systems, control, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
The championship is built around six specialized competitive tracks covering the mechanical, electronic, software, and engineering aspects of modern robotics, serving as a national platform to discover talent and support applied projects in Iraqi universities.
Championship Vision
To become Iraqโs largest applied scientific platform for showcasing engineering talent and building an innovative research environment in robotics and artificial intelligence, aligned with the global direction of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is the current stage of technological development, integrating the physical, digital, and biological worlds.
Championship Mission
To empower Iraqi students and researchers to develop their technical skills through advanced scientific competitions, promote the culture of applied research, teamwork, and innovation, strengthen collaboration between universities and industry, and support promising projects to become products of national value.
Championship Objectives
The championship aims to achieve the following:
- Promote applied scientific research and connect it to community needs.
- Develop student skills in artificial intelligence, robotics, and mechatronics.
- Encourage teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Connect student projects with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Competition Tracks (Aligned with the SDGs)
Agricultural Track
Smart farming, irrigation systems, crop monitoring
SDGs: 2, 9, 12, 13
Medical Track
Smart diagnosis, medical assistance, rehabilitation systems
SDGs: 3, 9, 10
Industrial Track
Automation, industrial robots, predictive maintenance
SDGs: 8, 9, 12
Environmental Track
Pollution monitoring, resource management, sustainability
SDGs: 6, 11, 13, 15
Education Track
Educational robots, smart learning systems
SDGs: 4, 5, 9
Community Service Track
Public safety, smart services, emergency systems
SDGs: 1, 10, 11, 16
Target Groups
1. Iraqi university students
Real-world application of what they study...2. Faculty members
Scientific supervision...3. Technical and engineering companies
Financially supporting the championship...4. Innovation and entrepreneurship organizations
Transforming the best projects...5. Ministry of Youth and Sports
International participation opportunities...6. Programmers and Engineers Syndicates
Technical support...7. Secondary school students
Skill-development workshops...Participation Rules and Nomination Conditions
These rules aim to ensure fair, safe, and well-organized participation that reflects the academic and competitive spirit of the university robotics and AI championship.
๐ฅ Team Participation Conditions
- All team members must be officially enrolled university students.
- Each team must consist of 3 to 5 members maximum.
- An accredited academic supervisor from the participating university is required.
๐ Final Qualification Conditions
- Successfully pass the preliminary qualification stages.
- Fully comply with safety and security procedures.
- Submit a technical report explaining the project idea and working mechanism.
โ๏ธ General Participation Principles
- Comply with the announced championship laws and regulations.
- Adhere to the schedule for all stages.
- Respect academic integrity and prevent any form of cheating.
๐ค Sponsors
Championship Sponsors & Partners
National, academic, technical, and media partnerships supporting the championship and innovation
28 sponsors and partners
โฆ Under the Patronage of H.E. the Prime Minister
Patronage of H.E. the Prime Minister
High patronage of the National University Championship for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Applications
๐ฎ๐ถ NURAI 2026
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Official Sponsors
Official and academic partners sponsoring the championship and its final ceremony
Official Government Sponsor
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Official supervision and institutional support for the national championship.
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Academic Host Partner
University of Baghdad
Academic institution hosting the national championship activities.
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Official Sponsor of the Final Ceremony
Asiacell
Official supporter of the final ceremony and winner recognition.
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Official Transport Partner of the Final Ceremony
Official transport partner for the final ceremony and championship guests
Golden Sponsors
Main partners supporting the championship
Silver Sponsors
Academic partners supporting the championship journey
Technical Sponsors
Partners supporting technology, communications, and digital solutions
Media Sponsors
Media and advertising coverage partners
Entrepreneurship Sponsor
Partner supporting entrepreneurship and youth innovation
Educational Sponsors
Knowledge, training, and scientific-development partners
Judging Criteria
WeightsThe judging committee uses clear, balanced criteria to ensure a fair evaluation that reflects the innovative and technical quality of the championship projects.
Design / Overall Form
Assesses design quality, overall form, and organization.
Technical Performance & Implementation
Measures stability, accuracy, build quality, and integration.
Algorithms & AI
Assesses algorithm choice, efficiency, and overall AI quality.
Applicability & Social Impact
Measures real-world applicability and positive social impact.
Presentation & Technical Documentation
Assesses clarity of presentation, report quality, and documentation.
Total
100
points