Robotics for Good Youth Challenge (RFGYC’26) 

Key dates and venue

All details are tentative. Practice day: Friday 9 October 2026. Event day: Saturday 10 October 2026. Venue: Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, Delhi.

Updates

RGYC

RFGYC’26 – Key Highlights

Theme: Robotics for Public Health Emergency Response

 

Registration will capture participation type, category, number of participants, email and mobile details of at least one team member and coach/mentor, and age proof of team members.

 

Registered participants will have the opportunity to participate in the RFGYC’26 Bootcamp (optional).

 

Participating teams/individuals will be required to submit a design document and video demonstrating their working robot.

 

National Qualification: 60 teams across the Junior and Senior categories.

 

Winners:

Two winners—one from each category—will represent India at the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland in 2027

RFGYC’26 – Timeline

 

Registration Start: 10th August 2026

 

Registration End: 25th August 2026

 

Awareness Programme: 1st September 2026

 

Online Bootcamp (Optional): 10th – 12th September 2026 (Tentative)

 

Preliminary Round: Design Document and Video Submission (Start): 7th September 2026

 

Orientation Programme: 10th September 2026

 

Preliminary Round: Design Document and Video Submission (End): 16th September 2026

 

Preliminary Round: Result: 18th September 2026

 

Practice Day: 9th October 2026 (Tentative)

 

India Nationals: 10th October 2026 (Tentative)

RFGYC’26 – Orientation Program

Orientation Program for the Final Game: Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026

 

Orientation Highlights:
Game Overview, Game Field Walkthrough, Robot Requirements, Guidelines for Preliminary Round Submission, Q&A Session

 

Event Details:
– Date: 10/09/2026 (Thursday)
– Time: 05:00 to 07:00 PM
– Platform: Microsoft Teams

 

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/425257950491925?p=FZegjZQNKdhGx0u4xx

RFGYC'26: Preliminary Round Submissions

The submission portal for the Preliminary Round is now open. Participating teams are requested to review their entries thoroughly and submit all required project details, reports, and supporting materials before the deadline.

 

Submission Window: 7th September 2026 – 16th September 2026 (Closes at 11:59 PM IST)

 

Mode: Online via Google Forms


Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceXMe7ZSRhwov5KU4_OgEpmbmH0PBly-T_OFJ6-dwPoeQ_pg/viewform?usp=dialog

RFGYC'26: 3-Day Online Bootcamp (Optional)

To support participating teams in preparing for the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026, IHFC is hosting an intensive 3-day virtual bootcamp. This program is designed to equip student teams and faculty mentors with essential technical frameworks, competition strategy insights, and hands-on robot-building guidance.

 

Program Overview & Objectives

  • Competition Strategy: Breakdown of game missions, scoring dynamics, and field-play tactics.

  • Robot Development: Core robotics concepts, hardware-software integration, and troubleshooting techniques.

  • Format: Interactive virtual sessions, live demonstrations, and dedicated Q&A with technical experts.

Key Details & Schedule

Parameter Details
Dates 10th – 12th September 2026 (Tentative)
Time 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM (IST)
Platform Online (Virtual links shared upon registration)
Participation Optional for all registered competition teams
Fee ₹2,000 per team
Payment Deadline 9th September 2026 (Wednesday)

Note on Participation: This bootcamp is an optional training initiative. Participation in the main Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026 competition remains 100% free of charge for all registered teams.

 

Payment & Registration Steps

 

1) Access Payment Portal:

https://www.octopod.co.in/payment/collection/564b2a2ad37e79c3dc2008c8764dd956/fd25b0cd9f9495a92db65a84a660c107

 

2) Fill Required Fields Accurately while doing payment:

 

■ School ID: Official School ID / Affiliation Code

■ Phone: Designated Mentor’s Contact Number

■ Email ID: Designated Mentor’s Email Address

■ Name of Training: ITU2026: Bootcamp


3) Confirm Enrollment:
Once the transaction is complete, please email a copy of the payment receipt/acknowledgment to the organizing team (itu.robotics.india@gmail.com/divanshu@ihfc.co.in) to confirm your slot and receive session access credentials.