Are you passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and cloud technologies? The OpenCV AI Competition 2026, powered by AWS, is an opportunity to build innovative vision systems that can see, reason, and act using OpenCV 5 and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The competition is open to developers, students, researchers, and teams interested in creating practical AI and computer vision solutions.
Welcome to the International Scratch Olympiad 2026, a global competition where young innovators can turn their creativity into code using Scratch, the block-based programming platform developed by MIT.
The competition gives students an opportunity to demonstrate their programming skills, problem-solving abilities and creativity through engaging Scratch projects.
Do you love creating characters, imagining new worlds and telling stories?
The GEMA International Short Story Writing Competition 2026 invites young writers aged 18 years or younger to showcase their storytelling skills and share their imagination with readers around the world.
Participants have the opportunity to have their stories published in the Best Story Book by and for Kids, which will be distributed globally. Winners can also receive Trophies, Medals, KidZania Passes, Training Programmes and Certificates.
The competition brings together young writers from 35 countries, providing an exciting international platform for budding authors.
Participants can enter one category only and only one entry per person is accepted.
| Category | Age | Minimum Story Length |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-junior | 7–8 years | 300 words |
| Junior | 9–11 years | 500 words |
| Middle | 12–14 years | 700 words |
| Senior | 15–18 years | 1,000 words |
Maximum length for all categories: 1,500 words
Stories must be written in English.
Entries must be submitted as a typed DOC file.
Handwritten entries will not be accepted.
Participants may choose any topic or genre for their story.
Only one story per participant is permitted.
The following details should be provided below the story:
Full Name
Date of Birth
Category Entered
Transaction Number generated by Stripe after payment of the entry fee
Title of the Story
Email Address
School Name
Country
A parent’s or teacher’s email address may be provided if required.
Selected stories will have the opportunity to be published in the Best Story Book by and for Kids, giving young writers the chance to see their work published and shared internationally.
Participants can also compete for:
Trophies
Medals
KidZania Passes
Training Programmes
Certificates
Last Date to Register and Submit Story: 31 October 2026
Young writers aged 7 to 18 years can participate in the appropriate age category.
Whether you love adventure, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, humour, friendship or real-life stories, this is your opportunity to turn your imagination into words.
Take up the challenge and let your story travel beyond borders.
The International Spell Bee 2026 is an online spelling competition for students of Grades 1 to 8. The competition provides students with an opportunity to improve their spelling, vocabulary and language skills while competing with students from across the world.
Competitive programmers from universities across India can take part in the ICPC Asia Amritapuri Regional 2026, the regional programming contest that brings three-person university teams together to compete in a challenging programming environment.
The 2026 edition features 380 onsite opportunities across four locations — Kollam, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, and Mysuru. The regional also offers a ₹3 lakh prize pool and provides teams with a pathway toward the larger ICPC competition.
The International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) is a team-based programming competition in which university students solve challenging algorithmic and programming problems under time constraints.
At the Amritapuri Regional, teams consist of three contestants who work together using a shared computer. The competition focuses on problem-solving, logical thinking, programming skills, teamwork, and the ability to tackle unfamiliar problems under pressure.
The Amritapuri regional has been associated with ICPC competitions for more than a decade, with Amrita hosting regional contests since 2012.
The 2026 regional will be conducted across four host locations:
The official website describes the event as a multisite regional, allowing participating teams to compete at the location that works best for them. The contest experience and competitive standards are intended to remain consistent across the four sites.
Each ICPC team consists of three contestants, subject to the official ICPC eligibility requirements.
A faculty coach from the participating college must register the team.
The preliminary-round registration fee for Indian teams is:
₹1,500 per team
The official website lists 25 September 2026 as the registration deadline and 27 September 2026 as the payment deadline.
The journey from registration to the regional onsite contest consists of several stages.
Teams need to consist of three eligible students from the same college. A faculty coach registers the team.
Registration deadline: 25 September 2026
The registration fee is ₹1,500 per team.
Payment deadline: 27 September 2026
Registrations are reviewed and confirmed. The organizers state that confirmation is expected within approximately 40 hours.
For registration-related assistance, teams can contact the official support team at icpc@am.amrita.edu or via WhatsApp at 80890 62917.
Selected teams must submit the required undertaking form.
Deadline: 1 October 2026
Registered teams can participate in a practice contest using CodeChef and Safe Exam Browser (SEB).
The practice contest is scheduled to start on 26 September 2026. The organizers note that Safe Exam Browser does not work on Linux.
The ICPC India Preliminary Round will be conducted online on:
3 October 2026
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
The preliminary contest will take place in a proctored environment under the prescribed contest conditions.
Teams will be shortlisted for the regional onsite contest according to the published onsite selection criteria.
The website states that shortlisted teams will be notified by 15 October 2026.
The regional onsite contest is scheduled for:
1–2 January 2027
The four host locations are Kollam, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, and Mysuru.
| Registration Closes |
| 25 September 2026 |
Are you a student who loves art and cares about the ocean? The Science Without Borders® Challenge 2027 invites young artists from around the world to use their creativity to raise awareness about ocean conservation and responsible navigation.
Organized by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, this annual international art contest encourages students to explore important ocean science and conservation issues through artwork.
Are you a young thinker who loves to write and reflect on life, values, and the deeper truths of human existence? If yes, then the Heartfulness Essay Contest 2026, hosted by Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM), is your opportunity to shine!
Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM), founded in 1945, has been at the forefront of promoting heart-based living through meditation, education, and community service. With a legacy of over 75 years, SRCM continues to inspire millions toward peaceful and purposeful living.
The contest is held in collaboration with Udaan Youth Club (UYC), an organization dedicated to empowering youth across India through creative and transformative opportunities.
Participants can write in any one of 12 approved Indian languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, or Telugu.
Category 1: [Ages 14–18 years] – Word Limit: 500
Topic: “No one can hurt me without my permission.”
Category 2: [Ages 19–25 years] – Word Limit: 750
Topic: “Acceptance is a sign of evolution.
Explore themes of self-development, interdependence, and ecological harmony
Develop your writing and reflective thinking skills
Gain national recognition and receive meaningful awards
Showcase your voice in your preferred language
Winner & Runner-up (each category and language): Trophy + Certificate
3rd to 10th Rank: Memento + Rank Certificate
Top 10% of Submissions: Merit Certificate
All Valid Participants: E-Certificate of Participation
Bonus: Select participants may be invited for interviews as part of final selection!
No participation fee
Submit only one essay
Essay must be typed or neatly handwritten on A4 paper
Include: Your name, father’s name, age, and institution name on every page
Mention word count at the end
No illustrations, slogans, or promotional appeals
Submit via the official upload link (shared on the Heartfulness website)
Note your Enrolment Number after submission for future reference
Don’t miss this chance to reflect, write, and grow! Let your words be a mirror to your inner world and a voice for a better, more conscious tomorrow.
Young artists with a passion for creativity and peace are invited to participate in the Peace Pals International Art Exhibition & Awards 2026, a prestigious global art competition that encourages children to express their vision of a peaceful world through original artwork.
This year's theme is "Together in Peace – One World, Many Voices." The competition aims to inspire children to reflect on the values of peace, kindness, unity, friendship, and cooperation while sharing their artistic talents with an international audience.
Peace Pals International, in partnership with Living Peace International, invites children to explore what peace means in their homes, schools, and communities. Through art, participants are encouraged to show how people from different cultures can live together with mutual respect, understanding, and compassion.
Children may draw inspiration from questions such as:
Every artwork should communicate the universal message of peace.
Participants should carefully follow these requirements:
Every artwork must include the words:
"May Peace Prevail On Earth"
This message must appear in English and may also be written in the participant's native language.
Participants must first register online. After registration, they will receive access to a personal dashboard for uploading their artwork.
Digital submissions must meet the following specifications:
Those who are unable to upload their artwork may submit it by postal mail after completing the online registration and including the registration number with the artwork.
Outstanding entries will be recognised with the following awards:
๐ฅ First Place
๐ฅ Second Place
๐ฅ Third Place
All finalists will receive certificates and letters, available for download and printing through an online folder.
Young artists and animal lovers have an exciting opportunity to showcase their creativity through the World Animal Day 2026 Mug Design Competition. The organisers have officially opened entries for this year's competition, giving participants plenty of time to create an inspiring design that celebrates animals and nature.
Do you enjoy drawing, painting, or creating colourful artwork? Here is an exciting international opportunity to showcase your creativity while raising awareness about one of the world's most valuable ecosystems.
The Mangrove Action Project (MAP) has announced the 26th Annual Children's Mangrove Art Contest 2026, inviting children from around the world to express their ideas about mangroves and coastal conservation through art.
This year's contest celebrates 26 years of inspiring young environmental artists and encourages children to learn about the importance of protecting mangrove forests for future generations.
GREEN Olympiad
GREEN Olympiad is an annual written examination on environment initiated by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in 1999. The exam is conducted by Educating Youth for Sustainable Development Division of TERI and attracts participation from lakhs of school students across India and abroad.
UNESCO and DESD (Decade of Education for Sustainable Development -2004-2015) has endorsed GREEN Olympiad since 2011.
Green Olympiad is also supported by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Army School Education Trust. CBSE, Bhavans Vidya Mandir and Hero.
Anime and manga enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to showcase their creativity through The GIANT Hunt, a global anime art competition organized by IMAGE Group. Designed as the world's largest online anime art contest and an official Guinness World Records title attempt, the competition welcomes artists of all skill levels aged 8 years and above.
Artificial Intelligence continues to transform industries, research, and everyday life. To encourage innovation and practical problem-solving in AI, MathWorks has launched the first edition of the MathWorks AI Challenge, inviting students, researchers, and engineers from around the world to develop impactful AI solutions.
The competition offers participants the opportunity to work on real-world AI projects, showcase technical creativity, and compete for prizes of up to $1,000 USD.
The challenge focuses on solving problems in the field of Artificial Intelligence through innovative approaches and practical implementations. Participants can select projects from the curated Artificial Intelligence technology trends list available on the challenge project hub.
The event aims to encourage experimentation, open-source collaboration, and real-world application of AI technologies.
The participation process is designed to be straightforward and accessible.
Participants must select a project from the Artificial Intelligence technology trends list available on the challenge hub.
A project sign-up form is available through the selected project page. Even participants who have previously signed up can still submit solutions before the deadline.
Solutions must be uploaded to a GitHub repository under either:
The repository should include:
Participants must submit the GitHub repository link through the official project submission form before the final deadline.
Top-performing teams will receive cash prizes:
Additionally, other submissions that satisfy project requirements may qualify for standard submission rewards.
The challenge is open to:
Participants must:
Teams are allowed, but only one designated representative per team will receive the prize if selected as a winner.
Employees of MathWorks are not eligible to participate.
Participation is completely free.
Submissions will be evaluated by MathWorks engineers using a 100-point scoring system.
Participants can also earn additional consideration by creating a YouTube tutorial explaining their project and implementation.
In case of tied scores, judges will consider:
The MathWorks AI Challenge provides a valuable platform for participants to:
For students and aspiring developers, participation can strengthen academic profiles, resumes, research applications, and professional portfolios.
One of the strongest aspects of the competition is its emphasis on open-source contribution and transparent documentation. By requiring GitHub repositories and proper licensing, the challenge encourages collaborative learning and reproducible research practices.
Participants also get the opportunity to explore modern AI workflows involving:
Artists and storytellers passionate about the planet now have an exciting opportunity to make a creative impact. Fingertips Company Limited, based in Hong Kong, is organizing an international competition that invites illustrators and video creators to visualize the realities and solutions around climate change.
This free-to-enter contest is open to anyone aged 18 or above, regardless of nationality or professional background.
Participants are encouraged to explore the many dimensions of climate change — from its global consequences to hopeful visions of climate action — through illustrations or animated videos.
Illustration Category: Create original artwork using any medium — traditional, digital, or mixed media.
Animated Video Category: Submit a short animation 10 to 15 seconds in length. Your video should convey a powerful climate-related message in a brief, impactful way.
Note: All submissions must be original and must not have been published or used elsewhere.
๐ผ️ Illustration Category
Champion: €2,000
1st Runner-up: €1,500
2nd Runner-up: €1,000
20 Merit Awards: €150 each
๐ฅ Animated Video Category
Champion: €2,000
1st Runner-up: €1,500
2nd Runner-up: €1,000
Let your art spark change. Submit your entry today!
Technology is shaping every part of modern life — from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to robotics and software development. For students passionate about computer science, the International Computer Science Competition (ICSC) offers an exciting opportunity to learn, compete, and gain global recognition.
Open to students around the world, the ICSC combines education, problem-solving, and friendly competition to challenge participants across multiple areas of computer science.
Whether you are a beginner exploring coding or an advanced student passionate about algorithms and machine learning, the ICSC provides a platform to test your skills and grow.
The International Computer Science Competition (ICSC) is a global academic competition designed for middle school, high school, and university students.
The competition blends:
Unlike traditional exams focused only on coding, the ICSC explores a broad spectrum of computer science topics, helping students develop both theoretical understanding and practical skills.
Students from all countries and educational backgrounds are welcome to join.
The competition is divided into three age groups:
Participants only need:
The ICSC consists of three progressively challenging rounds.
This is the first stage of the competition and introduces participants to a wide range of computer science topics.
Participants solve five problems labeled:
The topics may include:
Each problem is worth 5 points.
To advance to the Pre-Final Round, participants must achieve:
All participants receive official participation certificates.
Students who qualify move on to a more advanced stage.
This round tests not only technical knowledge but also analytical thinking and adaptability.
The Final Round is a fast-paced online competition completed from home.
Each question typically takes between 1–5 minutes to solve.
Final rankings are determined by:
The ICSC offers students the opportunity to gain international recognition for their skills and achievements.
The total prize pool exceeds $1,500 USD .
The ICSC is more than just a competition — it is a learning experience that prepares students for future careers in technology and innovation.
Participants can:
Because the competition covers both theory and practical application, students gain a deeper understanding of computer science beyond standard classroom learning.
There are no registration fees or participation costs for the Qualification Round, making the competition accessible to students worldwide.
This creates an incredible opportunity for motivated learners to challenge themselves regardless of financial background.
Submission Deadline: Sunday, 5 July 2026, 23:59 UTC+0
Open to all students. Participation is free.
Writers from around the world are invited to share their creativity and compete for publication and cash prizes in the prestigious Anthology Short Story Competition .
Organized by Anthology Magazine , this international competition celebrates original fiction and provides emerging and established writers with a valuable platform for recognition and publication.
If you have a compelling story waiting to be told, this could be your moment.
The Anthology Short Story Competition was established to encourage creative writing and support writers by offering publication opportunities and international exposure.
The contest is open to:
There are no restrictions on theme or style , allowing writers complete creative freedom.
⚠️ Important: The use of Generative AI is not permitted for entries to this competition.
⏰ Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
๐ณ Standard Entry Fee: €18
To avoid disqualification, participants must carefully follow the formatting rules:
Maintaining anonymity is essential during judging.
Short story competitions offer more than prize money — they provide motivation, visibility, and publishing opportunities that can elevate a writer’s career.
This contest is especially appealing because it offers:
Whether you write literary fiction, speculative fiction, drama, romance, mystery, or experimental prose, your story has a place here.
Since the word limit is only 1,500 words, every sentence matters.
Designers, innovators, and creative thinkers around the world are invited to reimagine portable lighting for modern living through the Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest hosted in collaboration with Desall .
With a €5,000 cash award and the opportunity to showcase your design talent globally, this competition challenges participants to create a next-generation cordless lamp tailored for flexible, off-grid environments.
The ocean connects us all — through culture, sustainability, creativity, and the future we share. If you’re passionate about storytelling, design, environmental awareness, or innovative ideas, the 2026 Ocean Content Contest is your opportunity to make waves on a global stage.
With exciting themes, creative freedom, and generous prize money, this international competition invites creators from around the world to express their vision of the ocean through short-form videos and creative goods ideas.
The 2026 Ocean Content Contest is open to anyone interested in ocean-related creativity and storytelling. Whether you’re a student, designer, creator, environmental advocate, or simply someone inspired by the sea, you can participate.
Participants may enter one submission per category:
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Submission Period:
May 6, 2026 – June 19, 2026
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Winner Announcement:
June 30, 2026 at 14:00
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Total Prize Pool:
KRW 5,400,000
Create a powerful 40–60 second video sharing your message about the ocean.
๐ง Submit via email: w.oceanforum@gmail.com
Shortform_ThemeNumber_Name
Example:
Shortform_Theme1_HongGildong
Have a creative idea that brings the ocean into everyday life? This category encourages innovative product concepts — and yes, AI tools are allowed.
Tumblers, eco bags, apparel, keyrings, and more
Upcycled products using marine plastics or sustainable materials
Character-based products, illustrations, IP merchandise
DIY kits, educational products, hands-on learning tools
๐ง Submit via email: w.oceanforum@gmail.com
GoodsIdeaCategory_ThemeNumber_Name
Example:
GoodsIdeaCategory_Theme1_HongGildong
The ocean is more than a destination — it’s a source of life, inspiration, and innovation. This contest is a chance to:
Whether you create a heartfelt video or invent an eco-friendly product idea, your voice can inspire others to think differently about our oceans.
⏰ June 19, 2026
Don’t miss your chance to turn your creativity into impact.
Start creating, start imagining, and let your ideas flow like the ocean itself.
