Two Ghanaian schools have secured their positions to represent the country at the global Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale in Geneva, Switzerland. B-Weh Schools and Right to Dream emerged victorious in the Junior and Senior categories respectively at the 2026 national qualifiers held in Accra.
The Ghana International School (GIS) hosted the prestigious competition on May 23, 2026, bringing together young innovators to develop technology solutions for food security and modern agriculture. The event attracted 50 teams comprising 400 young participants from across the country.
Multiple Organizations Drive Competition Success
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and The MakersPlace organized the event with extensive support from multiple partners. Collaborating organizations included Google, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, GIS, the National Communications Authority (NCA), TME Education, Design|PxD, and APEXJAB Enterprise.
As part of ITU's global AI for Good initiative, the competition pushed students beyond theoretical knowledge into practical application. Participants designed, programmed, tested, and debugged custom robots engineered to address real-world agricultural challenges.
Complete Competition Results
In the Junior category for ages 10-14, B-Weh Trailblazers from B-Weh Schools took first place. Beta Gold-JT from Ahtoo Montessori School secured second position, while Redeemer Innovators from My Redeemer School claimed third place.
The Senior category for ages 15-18 saw Team Klone from Right to Dream capture the top spot. Fusion Innovators from Ghana International School finished second, with My Redeemer Tech from My Redeemer School taking third place.
Both winning teams have officially qualified to compete at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. The competition required students to work under intense time pressure while constantly adjusting strategies, troubleshooting hardware issues, and rewriting code in real-time.
Industry Leaders Highlight Educational Impact
Douglas Ayitey, Founder and CEO of The MakersPlace, emphasized the broader educational value of the competition beyond technical skills.
"This event shows the power of giving young people the right platform. When students build robots, they are not only learning coding and engineering. They are learning how to think, test, collaborate, and solve problems that matter. Ghana has brilliant young talent, and our responsibility is to create more pathways for them to grow."
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George attended the event and commended The MakersPlace and partner organizations for organizing the competition. He recognized the qualifiers as essential for developing Ghana's technology talent pipeline.
Skills Development Through Competition
The experience provided participants with intensive hands-on training in multiple disciplines. Students developed skills in coding, artificial intelligence, engineering, team communication, and critical thinking while working on practical agricultural solutions.
The national qualifiers highlighted the potential that emerges when young students receive proper STEM tools, mentorship, and competitive opportunities. The success of the event underscores Ghana's growing reputation in technology education and innovation development.
Both winning teams now prepare to showcase their agricultural robotics solutions on the international stage at the Geneva summit, representing Ghana's next generation of technology innovators.