Junior Innovators Challenge 2026
Junior Innovators Challenge 2026
The competition invites young learners from KG 1 to Grade 4 in Academic Year 2026–2027 to showcase their creativity, imagination capacity, critical thinking, teamwork, communication skills, problem-solving ability, and innovation potential as part of the National Science, Technology and Innovation (NSTI) Festival.
ABOUT ORGANIZERS
Advance Technology Research Council
The Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) is Abu Dhabi’ s government entity driving applied research, advanced technology development, and innovation across strategic sectors.
ATRC works with researchers, startups, industry partners, and global institutions to accelerate the translation of research into real-world impact, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and support the development and deployment of future-ready technologies.
Through its initiatives and challenge programs, ATRC enables collaboration between problem owners and solution providers, fostering innovation that addresses national and global challenges.
Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education (MOE) of the United Arab Emirates is the government body responsible for education policy, curriculum development, and the advancement of learning across UAE schools.
MOE is the principal organiser of the National Science, Technology and Innovation Festival (NSTI) and the Emirates Young Scientist Competition (EYSC), driving national efforts to inspire scientific curiosity, research excellence, and innovation among UAE students from an early age.