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Abdul-Wasiu Adam
International Ambassador
AmbassadorΒ·Ghana
Powering up GRIC...
Global Robotics & Innovation Consortium
Powering up GRIC...
Global Robotics & Innovation Consortium
Uniting visionaries, engineers, and young innovators from around the world to shape the future of robotics and AI through collaboration and competition.
Meet the Future
Our platform unites robotics, AI, and global talent to forge tomorrow's leaders, today.
STEM Education
15+ Mentors
Competitions
10+ Events
Global Reach
8+ Nations
Certified
Intl. Standards
Excellence
Award Programs
Community
3K+ Members
Innovation Labs
Hands-On STEM
AI Integration
Next-Gen Tech
About GRIC
The Global Robotics & Innovation Consortium (GRIC) is an international platform that brings together brilliant minds from 8+ countries, fostering collaboration among students, researchers, educators, and industry leaders. GRIC exists to create meaningful connections across borders and disciplines through robotics, science, and innovation.
Our mission is to accelerate innovation by providing a structured ecosystem of competition, mentorship, and knowledge exchange. Through hands-on challenges, project showcases, and entrepreneurship platforms, GRIC empowers participants to transform ideas into impactful solutions for real-world problems.
By combining education, technology, and global collaboration, GRIC aims to nurture the next generation of innovators, engineers, and changemakers, preparing them not just to compete, but to contribute meaningfully to the future of our world.
Compete
Venue & Schedule Β· 2026
Two days of live competition, exhibition, and exchange, set on a campus that has shaped engineering talent in TΓΌrkiye for more than a century.
October 2026
Friday β Saturday Β· 2 Days
BeΕiktaΕ Campus Β· Δ°stanbul, TΓΌrkiye
Founded in 1911, YΔ±ldΔ±z Technical is one of TΓΌrkiye's oldest and most respected engineering institutions, a campus where research, industry, and invention have intersected for generations.
Time Zone
GMT+3
Format
On-Site
From Airport
~35 min
Audience
Open to All
Live Competition Finals
On-stage robotics challenges across every category, judged by an international panel.
Exhibitions & Showcases
Project galleries from finalist teams, sponsor pavilions, and institutional booths.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Hands-on sessions with researchers, industry mentors, and academic leaders.
Awards & Recognition
Closing ceremony celebrating winning teams, mentors, and standout innovations.
Detailed agenda & session schedule to be announced
Host Nation Β· 2026
Δ°stanbul, a city that has bridged civilisations for millennia, now hosts the world's most ambitious gathering of robotics innovators, researchers, and changemakers.
Why GRIC Β· Why Δ°stanbul
8+ Nations, One Stage
Teams from across continents convene in Δ°stanbul, making GRIC 2026 one of the most internationally inclusive robotics events of its kind.
Cross-Disciplinary Breakthroughs
Where robotics meets AI, biotech, and sustainability, GRIC is the arena where tomorrow's defining technologies are first demonstrated.
Mentors, Researchers & Leaders
Connect with world-class engineers, academics, and industry pioneers across structured workshops, open labs, and networking forums.
Live Competition & Showcases
Autonomous systems, humanoid robotics, swarm intelligence, compete, exhibit, and push the boundaries of what machines can do.
Competing for a Better World
GRIC 2026 challenges participants not just to win, but to engineer solutions for real-world problems, from disaster response to healthcare.
Host Nation
Republic of TΓΌrkiye
"Δ°stanbul is not merely a backdrop, it's a living proof that diverse ideas, when brought together, build something extraordinary. That is the spirit of GRIC."
, GRIC Organizing Committee
Global Reach
With participants spanning 8+ countries across multiple continents, GRIC has become the premier global platform for robotics and innovation enthusiasts. Our network connects universities, research labs, startups, and industry giants.
From Tokyo to Toronto, Nairobi to Berlin, innovators everywhere find their community at GRIC.
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India
Bangladesh
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Bhutan
Malaysia
Indonesia
Philippines
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Showreel Β· 2026
Glimpses of the workshops, builds, and competitions that shape the GRIC community, captured on the ground, frame by frame.
GRIC Β· Official Showreel Β· 2026
All footage Β© Global Robotics & Innovation Consortium
Collaborators
Backed by industry leaders who believe in the future of robotics and innovation.
MEET THE AMBASSADORS
Dedicated ambassadors representing GRIC across the globe, inspiring their peers and making a difference in their communities
GHInternational Ambassador
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KHInternational Ambassador
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NPInternational Ambassador
Central Campus of Technology, TU Department of Information Technology
Advisors
Industry experts and thought leaders guiding our robotics innovation strategy
Advisor
A distinguished researcher in micro and nanosystems engineering whose work focuses on advancing next-generation thermal technologies for electronics and smart devices. His research explores nanoscale thermal measurement, MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), nanocarbon materials, and active thermal transport control. By combining advanced microfabrication techniques with innovative thermal sensing technologies, he develops high-precision solutions for semiconductor thermal management, flexible electronics, and energy-efficient engineering systems. His interdisciplinary research also extends to nanomaterial-based biomedical sensing and tissue engineering, contributing to the future of intelligent devices, healthcare technologies, and sustainable electronic systems.
Advisor
Dr. Jack Calcut is an accomplished mathematician, researcher, and educator specializing in geometric and algebraic topology. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics and has completed postdoctoral research at leading U.S. institutions. An award-winning educator and published researcher, his work has advanced mathematical sciences through innovative teaching, academic mentorship, and internationally recognized research, inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders.
Advisor
Md. Mahbub Alam serves as Director (Finance & Administration) at the Department of ICT (DoICT), ICT Division, Government of Bangladesh, with the rank of Deputy Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh. With over a decade of leadership in ICT, governance, and development planning, he is committed to advancing digital transformation and innovation. As a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Global Robotics Innovation Championship (GRIC), he provides strategic guidance to promote robotics, STEM education, innovation, and international collaboration while empowering the next generation of technology leaders.
Advisor
Yansen Kamto is an Indonesian technology entrepreneur and startup ecosystem leader with extensive experience in innovation and digital business. He has supported the growth of startups across Southeast Asia and is passionate about entrepreneurship and emerging technologies. As a Member of the GRIC Board of Trustees, he provides strategic guidance in innovation, global collaboration, and technology-driven education.
Advisor
Alexandra Kammer is a German entrepreneur and startup leader with expertise in HR technology, diversity, and digital innovation. As Co-Founder of Aivy, she is committed to building fair, technology-driven hiring solutions. As a Member of the GRIC Board of Trustees, she supports innovation, entrepreneurship, and global STEM collaboration.
Advisor
Md Mehedi Hasan is an internationally recognised education leader, entrepreneur, and student advocate with nearly two decades of experience in international education, student mobility, and community development between the United Kingdom and South Asia.
Advisor
Harun Bal is an internationally recognized economist and researcher whose work focuses on economic development, international trade, sustainable growth, and global economic policy. He has contributed to numerous research projects, publications, and international collaborations, helping advance knowledge and innovation in the field of economics.
Advisor
Eneni Abban is a robotics engineer, STEM advocate, and technology educator dedicated to empowering young people through robotics, AI, and digital innovation. As the founder of the Techover Foundation, she has led coding and robotics initiatives that inspire underrepresented communities to pursue careers in STEM. As a Member of the GRIC Board of Trustees, she supports innovation, technology education, and global STEM collaboration.
Advisor
Prof. Dr. Harun ArΔ±kan is an internationally recognized scholar in international relations and global governance. A published author and respected academic, he has held research and visiting scholar positions in the UK and the USA. As a Member of the GRIC Board of Trustees, he provides strategic guidance in advancing international collaboration, innovation, and global education.
