International Olympiad 2026

Empowering young innovators to compete on a global stage. Innovate, Inspire, Impact.

Join a network of mentors, judges, and finalists across 40+ countries. Build a project, present your research, and secure scholarships.

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40+Countries
1.2KFinalists

Competition Timeline 2026

Key Milestones

  • Apr 1 - Jul 17: Open Registration
  • Apr 2 - Jul 17: Initial Screening / Abstract Submission
  • Apr 3 - Jul 17: Full Paper Review
  • Jul 17: Registration Deadline
  • Jul 30: Grand Final Preparation
  • Aug 13 - 16: International Grand Final

News highlight

Latest Olympiad Updates

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Announcement

Regional camp schedule released

Prepare for intensive mentoring and mock judging across 6 host universities.

Posted 2 days ago
Spotlight

2025 Gold medalists share their research journey

Meet the teams who advanced bioplastics and AI-assisted diagnostics.

Posted 1 week ago
Update

Scholarship partners expanded

New university partners will offer 48 additional grants for finalists.

Posted 3 weeks ago

Competition details

The Olympiad challenges students to present original research across STEM and social innovation. Each category is guided by a panel of international mentors and judges.

  • Online qualifiers: May 30 - June 10
  • Grand final summit: July 22 - 26
  • Hybrid format with live streaming

Mentor sessions

Weekly clinics, peer review, and research coaching.

Judging rubric

Scoring for novelty, impact, and presentation clarity.

Global showcase

Featured finalists receive press and institutional support.