2026 Event Confirmed!

Okinawa Innovation Contest

In addition to our traditional elementary school event, we are excited to concurrently host the following regional selection trials:

• Digilab Okinawa Kids Programming Showcase

• Creative Idea Robot Contest for Junior High School Students: Performance Category – Okinawa Regional Selection for the Kyushu Tournament

• The 85th All Japan Exhibition of Children's Inventions: Okinawa Regional Selection

Event Overview

Purpose

Through the design and creation of robots, electronic devices, systems, and software utilizing generative AI or machine learning models, participants will apply their learned knowledge and experience to tackle inquiry-based activities and real-world social challenges. By presenting their achievements, this event aims to enhance participants' knowledge and technical skills while fostering deeper exchanges among schools and local communities.

• Event Name: Okinawa Innovation Contest

• Organizers: Digilab Okinawa Executive Committee / Okinawa Tech-Ed Industry-Academia Collaboration Executive Committee

• Managing Organization: Plasma Inc.

• Date & Time: Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 14:00 – 18:00

• Venue: Okinawa Industry Fair Venue (Arena Special Stage)

Eligibility (Participants)

1. Elementary School Students 

2. Middle School Students 

3. High School Students

4. University Students

Categories

1. Robotics & Hardware Category
   Robots, electronic crafts, measurement/control systems, IoT devices, sensor utilization, etc.

2. Software & AI Category
   Programs, web applications, games, generative AI, machine learning, data analysis, etc.

3. Social Innovation Category
   Local community issues, welfare, disaster prevention, environment, SDGs, etc.

4. Open Creation Category
   Original creations, highly creative works, and interdisciplinary/hybrid projects.

Presentation Format

Presentations basically consist of a pre-submitted video, an oral explanation, and an optional live demonstration. The use of presentation slides to supplement explanations is highly recommended.

Registration & Inquiries

To apply or make an inquiry, please contact us directly via email or clik here for more detail about the event.