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Republic STEM Robot Competition” Held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan!
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the Innovation Center under the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with Robooky Education Center and Bishkek Science Center, organized the “Republic STEM Robot Competition.”
The event brought together students from across Kyrgyzstan who are passionate about science, technology, and innovation, aiming to inspire the next generation of engineers, scientists, and tech developers.
The opening ceremony was attended by Aybek Chotonov, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic; Kürşad Dulkadir, Education Counselor of the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Bishkek; and Mehmet Bodur, Program Coordinator of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) in Kyrgyzstan. In their speeches, the speakers emphasized the importance of strengthening young people’s interest in STEM fields as a driving force for scientific and technological development.
More than 50 teams and approximately 400 students from different regions of Kyrgyzstan participated in the competition. Contestants aged 7 to 17 showcased their self-designed robots in various categories including Line Following, Football, Sumo, Drag Racing, and the traditional “Çükö Talamay” (bone game). Each challenge tested the participants’ creativity, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and ability to design and program functional robots.
In addition, students presented their innovative ideas in the STEM Projects category, focusing on themes such as environmental technologies, robotics, artificial intelligence, and energy efficiency. The STEM Quiz section also provided an opportunity for participants to demonstrate their scientific knowledge and reasoning skills.
This event marked an important milestone for the Bishkek Science Center, as part of its ongoing efforts to spread the National Technology Initiative vision globally. The center continues to support Kyrgyz youth in exploring science and technology, nurturing curiosity, and building a productive generation equipped with innovation and technical competence.
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