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Junior Botball Challenge South East Asia 2026 – Singapore
23rd May 2026
Location: SJI International School Singapore
The Junior Botball Challenge South East Asia is a national-level robotics eventcompetition designed to inspire students to develop essential skills in robotics, engineering, programmingcoding, and problem-solving.
As part of the international JBC Challenge series, the event brings together students from across the region to collaborate, innovate, and challengecompete in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Participants are challenged to design, build, and programme robotic solutions to complete real-world inspired missions.
The Junior Botball Challenge places strong emphasis on creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking, while promoting the practical application of STEM knowledge. Through experiential learning, students develop confidence, leadership skills, and a deeper understanding of how technology can be applied to solve meaningful challenges beyond the classroom.
Why JBC?
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Promotes creativity, critical thinking, and innovation
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Strengthens teamwork, communication, and leadership
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Supports real-world STEM application through competition-based learning
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Builds confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset
Learning Outcomes
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Robotics, engineering & programming skills
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Computational and analytical thinking
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Design thinking & problem-solving
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Collaboration, communication & leadership abilities
Awards & Recognition
The entry fee is 1,941.11 THB (62.315 usd) per participant, based on team size:
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2 participants: 3,882.22 THB (124.63 usd) per team
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3 participants: 5,459.35 THB (175.26 usd) per team
Team Format
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2–3 students per team
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Coach optional (one coach may support multiple teams)
Competition Levels
JBC offers three participation levels, allowing teams to choose a category that best matches their experience and confidence:
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Rookie Level – Designed for beginners who are new to robotics competitions.
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Advanced Level – For teams with prior experience and stronger technical skills.
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Expert Level – For highly skilled teams ready to take on complex challenges.
Who Can Join
Open to schools, tutoring centres, clubs, and independent teams.
Age range: 3–15 years
Why Join JBC?
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Beginner-Friendly - Designed for all skill levels, including young and first-time participants.
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Guaranteed Recognition - Every participant receives a medal and certificate.
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International Exposure - Compete with students from Thailand and across Asia.
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Future Skills Development - Build foundations in coding, robotics, teamwork, and problem-solving.
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Cultural Exchange - Connect and collaborate with peers from diverse cultures.
What’s Included
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Competition participation
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Official ID badge
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Lunch and refreshments
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All competition materials (excluding robot)
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Certificate of participation
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Access to training workshops
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Professional event photography
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International networking opportunities
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Cultural exchange experiences
