The Southern Technical University invites its students to actively participate in the National University Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Applications Championship (NURAI), held under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with broad participation from students of Iraqi public and private universities.
This championship aligns with the Ministry of Higher Education’s directives to support innovation and digital transformation, promote applied scientific research in accordance with the requirements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and harness artificial intelligence and robotics technologies to serve society and sustainable development.
Definition of championship
- The National University Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Applications Championship is a national competitive scientific event.
- It aims to develop students’ scientific and practical skills in the fields of:
- Robotics and Intelligent Systems
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Computer Vision
- Control Systems
- Mechatronics
- Embedded Systems
- Competition
Vision of the Championship
The National University Championship is intended to be the largest applied scientific platform in Iraq in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence, contributing to building an innovative research environment and enhancing integration between the digital world and the industrial world in line with global developments in smart technologies.
Goals of championship
-Promoting applied scientific research and linking it to the needs of society and the labor market.
-Developing students’ skills in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics and mechatronics.
-Encouraging teamwork and collaboration across different disciplines.
-Supporting creative and innovative projects and fostering entrepreneurship.
-Linking student projects to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Championship Paths
- The championship includes six main tracks covering diverse applied fields:
- Agricultural Track
- Medical Track
- Industrial Track
- Environmental Track
- Education Track
- Community Service Path
Target audience:
Iraqi university students – undergraduate studies.
Registration Dates and Procedures
Teams will register and submit projects electronically via the official tournament website. The deadline for submissions is July 1, 2026.
Official registration link:
The Southern Technical University affirms its full support for its participating students and urges them to seize this national opportunity to showcase their scientific capabilities and innovative projects at the national level in Iraq.
