The Cypriot delegation is preparing to depart for Tallinn, Estonia, where the Robotex International World Robotics Competition will take place on 5–6 December 2025.
Cyprus has been participating in this leading global event since 2017, but this year marks the largest Cypriot delegation to date.
A total of 302 participants – competitors, coaches, parents, companions and volunteers – will represent our country, including 12 organisations, 13 coaches and 95 competitors forming the core of the delegation.
Cypriot Organisations & Coaches
"We extend our sincere thanks to the Research and Innovation Foundation for supporting the following teams: Angels (ARCHANGELOS – ANGELS ROBOTICS), Dream Big (Ergastiri Politismou APOPLOUS), PRObots (COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER SALOMI EVRIPIDOU), Kodmastroi (DROIDBROS), Laouris Seven (Y. LAOURIS INFORMATIQUE), Proton Robotics Lab (PROTON), Water Heroes (STEAMINDS) and We Byte (WEBYTE)," a press release noted.
Robotex International – A Global Event
This year marks the end of an era, as after 25 consecutive years in Estonia, Robotex International will begin rotating to a new host country every year. In 2026, the event will travel to South Korea for the first time.
Robotex MRC Cyprus – National Event
Cyprus is also represented by members of the Organising and Scientific Committees of Robotex Cyprus, on behalf of the organiser, the Cyprus Computer Society.
- Head of Delegation & Chair of the Technical Committee of Robotex MRC Cyprus: Miltos Karras, Secondary Education Teacher
- IET Cyprus Representatives (co-organiser of Robotex MRC Cyprus): Alexis Polykarpou (Frederick University), Christos Christou (ERG Insurance)
- Drones Challenge Jury Leads – Robotex MRC Cyprus: Christos Roussiás (Cyprus Pedagogical Institute), Thomas Antoniou & Eric Fysentzidis (Avgorou Technical School)
- Delegation Media Coordinator: Pantelis Groutidis
"All competitors secured their place at Robotex International 2025 through their achievements at Robotex MRC Cyprus, held in June under the auspices of the President of the Republic. The awards were presented during an official ceremony in October at the Bank of Cyprus.
The national competition is organised annually by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) with the support of public and private sector organisations, serving as a vital platform for promoting innovation and technological education," the press release said.
Good Luck, Cyprus!
The press release continued, "We wish all participants the very best of success and look forward to following their journey in this global celebration of technology and creativity.
Cyprus traditionally returns from Estonia with awards — and we eagerly anticipate your achievements this year as well!
Stay tuned to our social media channels for continuous updates from snowy Tallinn!"
Social Media
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/RobotexMRCCyprus
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/robotexcyprus
- Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@robotexcyprus
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/@robotexcyprus
- X: www.x.com/RobotexCyprus
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/robotexcyprus/
Stakeholders:
- Organiser: Cyprus Computer Society (CCS)
- Co-organisers: University of Cyprus, Cyprus Youth Board, IET Cyprus Local Network
- Under the auspices of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides
- Approved by: the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth and the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK)
- Diamond Sponsor: Research and Innovation Foundation and Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy
- Technology Partner: XM
- Youth Supporter: Bank of Cyprus
- Gold Sponsor: Neapolis University Pafos
- Silver Sponsor: Hellas Sat
- Bronze Sponsors: Novatex Solutions Ltd, ZEBRA Consultants, NETinfo, Kardex, ICDL
- Prizes: Robo.com.cy
- Universities: University of Nicosia, European University Cyprus, Frederick University of Cyprus, UCLan Cyprus, American University of Beirut
- Supporters:
- Cyprus Pedagogical Institute
- Services: Graphic Stories, MAK AD, gra.des, C.K. Matrix, Arnold's Digital Printers, Logicom Distribution & CISCO Meraki, Panis Pieri, UACG, O3-Out of the Ordinary.
- Associations: ACM, IEEE, Association of Computer Science Teachers and Association of Computer Science Teachers Association of Design and Technology Professors, CITEA, Start up Greece
- Activities: ECECT, KAISSA, CMMI, Oceanography Centre UCY
