A UAE-wide innovation competition where students code, engineer and create solutions for meaningful real-world challenges.
Supported by innovation leaders:
Students
Schools
Teacher Mentors
Grade Levels
ABOUT INNOVATEX
WHERE CLASSROOM IDEAS BECOME REAL WORLD IMPACT.
INNOVATEX UAE 2027 challenges students across the UAE to think creatively, build practical solutions and use technology with purpose.
From school preparation and qualifiers to the UAE Finals, students experience the full journey—from an idea in the classroom to a solution that works.
CATEGORIES
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE
Three age-appropriate pathways.
INNOVATEX PREVIEW 2026
GET READY FOR THE COMPETITION
A practical induction and challenge preview for teacher mentors from registered schools.
Mentors will:
Explore the three competition categories
Understand the rules and competition stages
Try a sample hands-on challenge
See a live demonstration model
Review technical and documentation requirements
Understand the judging process
Receive the Mentor Handbook and Competition Guidelines
Clarify technical and logistical questions
Day 1
Khansa Naveen
EdTech Growth Leader • HOS
Day 2
Afzal Mohammed
Education Innovator • AI Mentor • Director of Educraft
Day 1
Yardly Antony
AI & Emerging Technology Specialist
COMPETION JOURNEY
ONE JOURNEY.
7 DEFINING STAGES
The road to the UAE finals
SEP - OCT
2026
Registration Phase
Ideas begin here..
Stage
1
School Registration
Schools select their categories and nominate teacher mentors.
Stage
2
INNOVATEX Preview
Mentor induction, sample challenge, live demonstration and competition briefing.
Late October 2026
OCT 26 - NOV 27
26-27
Preparation & Training
Building skills..
Stage
3
Student Preparation
Schools form their student teams and begin preparation for their selected categories.
From October 2026 onwards
Stage
4
Workshops & Training
EduCraft conducts structured technical workshops to strengthen coding, engineering and problem-solving skills.
October 2026 - January 2027
JAN - APR
2027
Qualification to Finals
To a brighter tomorrow
Stage
5
Intra-School Qualifiers
Student teams compete within their schools to earn a place in the UAE Finals.
January - March 2027
Stage
6
Final Preparation
Qualifying teams strengthen their strategies, technical abilities and project documentation.
Before April 2027
Stage
7
INNOVATEX UAE Finals
Qualifying teams represent their schools at the UAE-wide competition.
April 2027
JUDGING FRAMEWORK
EVERY IDEA DESERVES THE RIGHT MEASURE
Projects will be evaluated through a structured, category-specific judging framework designed to recognise technical ability, creativity, teamwork and real-world relevance.
Projects will be evaluated through a structured, category-specific judging framework designed to recognise technical ability, creativity, teamwork and real-world relevance.
Innovation and originality
How fresh, creative and different the idea is.
Coding & Technical Execution
How well the technology is built and implemented.
Functionality & Task Completion
Whether the solution works and completes the intended task.
Engineering & Design Process
How thoughtfully the team planned, designed and built the solution.
Testing & Improvement
How well the team tested, identified issues and improved the project.
Teamwork & Documentation
How effectively the team worked together and recorded their process.
Relevance & Potential Impact
How useful the solution is and the difference it could make.
Presentation & Explanation
How clearly the team presents, demonstrates and explains their project.
The detailed scoring rubric and points breakdown will be revealed during the INNOVATEX Preview 2026.
SCHOOL REGISTRATION
READY TO BUILD WHAT'S NEXT?
FAQ's
GOT QUESTIONS?
Who can participate in INNOVATEX?
How does a school register?
What happens after registration?
When are the UAE Finals?
Will the official challenge be revealed before the competition?