Competition format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
Filipino student teams can enter the 7th Kibo Robot Programming Challenge to program JAXA's Int-Ball2 robot for a simulated task in the Japanese Kibo module of the International Space Station.
Complete competition details
PhilSA is leading the Philippine call for this international JAXA challenge. Teams of 3–8 students may choose the beginner or regular track. The regular-track Philippine preliminary winner advances to the ISS Final Round and receives a PHP 100,000 monetary prize from PhilSA. The simulator is scheduled to become available to registered teams in October 2026.
Eligibility requirements
Teams must have 3–8 Filipino students. Students from elementary through graduate level enrolled in the Philippines are eligible, and Filipino students enrolled abroad may represent the Philippines. Applicants under 18 need parental or guardian consent.
Tips for this competition
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Study the scoring criteria and previous winners before deciding what evidence, prototype, essay, research or portfolio will best support the entry.
- Confirm country, age, team, education and organization restrictions and whether one person may enter multiple submissions.
- Follow the required file format, word/time limits and naming rules exactly; technical non-compliance can disqualify a strong entry.
- Keep proof of submission and submit before the deadline rather than relying on the final hour.
Verification notes
PhilSA's current call states registration closes 30 September 2026 at 10:59 PM Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8), equivalent to 14:59 UTC. It confirms 3–8 member teams, the two tracks and the PHP 100,000 prize for the regular-track Philippine preliminary winner. No participation fee was stated.
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