Syria National Selection for ICIA 2027!, Global Innovation Challenge 2026

ICIA Global

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Are you ready to take your coding and problem-solving skills to the global stage? The journey to the International Creativity & Innovation Award (ICIA) 2027 continues with the official Syria National Selection, brought to you by Kids & Codes (Sheffield, UK)!

The Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is designed to take young innovators beyond theoretical learning—blending design thinking, technology, and entrepreneurship into real-world impact.

💡 What Will Participants Gain?

🛠️ Real-Life Projects: Tackle real-world problems and build practical prototypes.
💼 Entrepreneurship & Pitching: Learn to turn creative ideas into executable solutions and pitch to high-level experts.
🌍 Global Exposure: Join an international competitive experience and collaborate with teams across countries.
📜 STEM Accredited Certificate: Receive an official accredited certificate to boost your academic and future career profile.

🎯 Challenge Requirements & Target Audience

Target Ages: 8–15 years old
Prerequisite Experience: Participants should have prior background in:
- Scratch
- Micro:bit
- App Development (preferable)

⏱️ Program Structure & Timeline

Timeline: June – September 2026 (Runs from June 28th to September 20th)
Total Duration: 19 hours (2 hours per week)
Program Modules:
1. Design Thinking Training
2. Prototype Development
3. Presentation & Pitching Skills
4. Final Project Presentation to the Judging Panel