Fibonacci International Robot & STEM Olympiad (FIRSO) Bangladesh National Round 2026

🏆 Fibonacci International Robot & STEM Olympiad 2026 - Bangladesh National Round
The Fibonacci International Robot & STEM Olympiad 2026 - Bangladesh National Round (FIRSO 2026) is a one-day national competition and innovation experience for students from Class 1 through university level. It brings together academic Olympiads, autonomous robotics, robot sports, drone technology, startup ideas and project innovation in one focused event.
The Bangladesh National Round is jointly organized by Fibonacci Olympiads Bangladesh and the General Science Olympiad (GSO). United International University (UIU) is the Venue Partner, and UIU Robotics Club is the Event Partner.
Fibonacci International has operated an international competition platform since 2018, connecting young participants from more than 30 countries. Qualified national-round participants may earn the opportunity to represent Bangladesh at the international championship in Rome, Italy.

📍 Event at a Glance
🏆 Event: Fibonacci International Robot & STEM Olympiad 2026 - Bangladesh National Round
📅 Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
📍 Venue: United International University (UIU), United City, Madani Avenue, Badda, Dhaka
🎯 Format: One-day national competition, exhibition and awards programme
⏳ Registration deadline: 25 August 2026
🚨 Project/Entrepreneurship capacity: Maximum 70 teams
⏰ Reporting time: 9:00 AM
⏰ Opening programme: 9:30 AM
⏰ Closing and awards ceremony: 4:00 PM
🌐 🌐 Event website: https://firso.fibonaccibd.online/
🔴 Direct registration: https://firso.fibonaccibd.online/register
📣 📣 Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/generalscienceolympiad
https://www.facebook.com/fibonaccibd
🚨 [ REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW ] Capacity is limited to 500 Participants Only,
particularly in the Project/Entrepreneurship segment.
Register before the deadline instead of waiting for the final days.

🎓 Registration Categories
Participants will be placed in one of seven educational categories:
1️⃣ Class/Grade 1-2
2️⃣ Class/Grade 3-4
3️⃣ Class/Grade 5-6
4️⃣ Class/Grade 7-8
5️⃣ Class/Grade 9-10
6️⃣ Class/Grade 11-12
7️⃣ University Level
💳 Mathematics Olympiad and Science Olympiad are open from Class 1 through Class 12.
🎓 Project/Entrepreneurship and all Robotics segments are open from Class 1 through university level.

⚔️ Competition Segments
🚀 1. Startup & Entrepreneurship Challenge / Project Showcase
📋 Basic Format
👤 Mode: Solo or team
👥 Team size: 1-5 members
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 through university level
💳 Registration fee: BDT 500 for a solo participant, plus BDT 500 for each additional team member
🚨 Total team quota: 70 teams
🎯 Primary evaluation focus: Problem relevance, innovation, practical potential and presentation quality
🌟 The Six Project and Entrepreneurship Sub-Segments [3 Winners Per Sub-Segment]
🧒 1.1 Junior Startup Challenge
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 To Class 12
Designed primarily for younger school students who want to turn a simple idea into an organized solution or startup concept.
Suitable projects may address:
💡 Problems faced by students, families, schools or communities
💡 Simple products, services or technology ideas
🛡️ Education, safety, health, environment or daily-life challenges
💡 Early-stage prototypes, models or structured idea presentations

🌱 1.2 GreenTech Entrepreneurship
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 through university level
For ideas and projects that protect the environment, use resources responsibly or create sustainable alternatives.
Possible areas include:
🌱 Renewable energy and energy efficiency
💡 Waste reduction, recycling and circular solutions
🌾 Sustainable agriculture and food systems
🌍 Pollution monitoring or prevention
♻️ Eco-friendly materials, products or services
💡 Climate-resilient community solutions

❤️ 1.3 HealthTech Entrepreneurship
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 through university level
For solutions that improve health, wellbeing, accessibility, safety or healthcare delivery.
Possible areas include:
❤️ Health-monitoring devices or applications
💡 Public-health awareness tools
💡 Assistive technology
💡 Mental-health and wellbeing solutions
🏥 Hospital, clinic or patient-support systems
💡 Nutrition, hygiene or preventive-health innovations

🤖 1.4 RoboTech Entrepreneurship
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 through university level
For robotics, automation, mechatronics and intelligent-machine solutions designed to solve practical problems.
Possible areas include:
⚙️ Service, industrial or agricultural robots
🛡️ Disaster-response or safety systems
⚙️ Assistive robotics
⚙️ Smart automation
⚙️ Sensor-based machines
⚙️ Robotics products or commercial concepts

💻 1.5 SoftTech Entrepreneurship
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 through university level
For software-driven solutions, digital products and technology-enabled services.
Possible areas include:
📱 Mobile or web applications
💡 Artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions
💡 Educational technology
🛡️ Cybersecurity and digital-safety tools
💡 Business software or productivity systems
🌐 Digital platforms with measurable social or commercial value

🌊 1.6 Blue Entrepreneurship
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 through university level
For innovative solutions connected to water, rivers, lakes, oceans and aquatic resources.
Possible areas include:
💧 Water-quality monitoring
🌧️ Flood prediction or response
💡 River and marine pollution solutions
💡 Fisheries and aquaculture technology
💧 Safe drinking-water systems
🌊 Sustainable use of aquatic resources
🛠️ What Every Project Team Should Prepare
💡 A clearly defined problem
💡 A clear explanation of the proposed solution
💡 The people or community who will benefit
💡 What makes the idea innovative or different
💡 A model, prototype, poster, demonstration or visual explanation where applicable
📈 Practical feasibility and possible future development
💡 Expected social, environmental, educational or commercial impact
🎤 A concise and confident presentation
💬 Readiness to answer questions from reviewers
Important: Final pitch duration, display specifications, submission format and detailed scoring rubric will be communicated through the official participant instructions.

🏎️ 2. Line Follower Robots
Teams must build an autonomous robot capable of detecting and following a black line on a white track while completing the course as quickly and accurately as possible.
📋 Basic Format
👤 Mode: Solo or team
👥 Team size: 1-5 members
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 through university level
⚖️ Maximum robot weight: 2 kg
⚙️ Operation: Fully autonomous after starting
⚙️ Remote control: May only be used to start the robot
⚙️ Track and Competition Rules
📏 Black line width: 2 cm, with a tolerance of approximately 2 mm
📏 Track may include 90-degree turns, curves and intersections
🛠️ Calibration is allowed before the official run
⚙️ Timing begins when the robot crosses the start sensor and stops at the finish sensor
⚠️ If the entire robot leaves the line, a 5-second penalty applies
⚡ The robot restarts from the nearest checkpoint while the timer continues
🚫 Cutting corners, taking shortcuts or intentionally leaving the visible line is prohibited
⚡ Ranking is determined by the lowest final time, followed by the fewest penalties
🛡️ Robots must not damage the track or create safety risks

🥊 3. Sumo Robots
Two autonomous robots compete inside a circular ring. The objective is to push the opponent out of the ring, overturn it or render it unable to continue.
📋 Basic Format
👤 Mode: Solo or team
👥 Team size: 1-5 members
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 through university level
⚖️ Maximum robot weight: 3 kg
⚙️ Operation: Fully autonomous
🚦 Start system: Official IR Start Module
⚙️ Ring and Match Rules
📏 Ring diameter: 154 cm
⭕ Black fighting area: 144 cm
⚪ White border: 5 cm
⏱️ Each team receives 1 minute to prepare
⚙️ Robots must not be touched after placement
⚙️ Within 5 seconds of the start signal, the robot must move at least 5 cm or perform a legal expansion
🏆 A robot wins by pushing the opponent completely out, overturning or immobilizing it, or receiving the round through an opponent violation
🔄 If there is no winner after 30 seconds, the round may be replayed
🔄 A maximum of three replays may be used before tie-breaking criteria apply
🚦 Legal expansion is allowed only after the start signal, in up to two horizontal directions, with a maximum extension of 25 cm per direction
🚫 Prohibited Features
🚫 Dangerous or damaging blades
🚫 Adhesives on wheels
🚫 Nets, ropes or trapping devices
🚫 Liquids, powders or gases
🚫 IR, laser, mirror, ultrasound or other jamming devices
🚫 Parts designed to detach intentionally
🚫 Remote or manual control during a match

🧩 4. Maze Solving Robot
Teams must build an autonomous robot that can navigate an 8 x 8 maze, find the correct route and stop automatically in the finish area.
📋 Basic Format
👤 Mode: Solo or team
👥 Team size: 1-5 members
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 through university level
⚖️ Maximum robot weight: 1.5 kg
⚙️ Operation: Fully autonomous
⚙️ Sensors: Any suitable type or number of sensors may be used
🚦 Start system: Official RC5 IR Start Module
⚙️ Maze and Match Rules
📏 Maze size: 8 x 8 cells
📐 Cell size: 20 x 20 cm
◼️ Black floor with white walls
🚦 Start and finish cells are white
⚡ Maximum match time: 3 minutes
⚙️ Robots start simultaneously where applicable
⚙️ The robot must reach the finish area and stop automatically
🚫 No touching, repairing or reprogramming is allowed during a match
🚦 External data transmission after the start is prohibited
🧩 The maze layout may change in later rounds
🏆 If no robot finishes, the referee may declare the robot closest to the finish as the winner

🚁 5. Drone Rally Racing
Pilots must guide a drone through the designated course, pass all gates in the correct order and complete as many valid laps as possible.
📋 Basic Format
👤 Mode: Solo or team
👥 Team size: 1-5 members
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 through university level
⚖️ Maximum drone weight: 4 kg
⚡ Maximum speed: 5 metres per second
📏 Permitted flight height: 30-200 cm
⚙️ Course and Competition Rules
📐 Competition field: approximately 4 x 2 metres
🚩 The drone must follow the marked route and pass every gate correctly
🔄 Each team receives three official rounds
🎯 The best valid lap count from the three rounds becomes the final score
⚡ Pilots receive 30 seconds of preparation time before take-off
🧪 One 2-minute test flight may be allowed before official rounds
⚡ One 3-minute technical timeout may be used before the flight begins
⚠️ Touching the ground, gates or barriers results in a penalty
🚦 If the drone crashes, restarting may be allowed from the crash location
⚠️ Losing parts during flight ends the round
🚫 Dangerous flying, unauthorized flights or ignoring referee instructions may result in disqualification

⚽ 6. FootBot / Robo Soccer
Participants control robots in a fast-paced football match where movement, ball control, shooting and team strategy determine the result.
📋 Basic Format
👤 Mode: Solo or team
👥 Team size: 1-5 members
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 through university level
⚖️ Maximum robot weight: 2 kg
🎮 Control: Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
🚦 Required controls: Functional Start and Stop buttons
⚙️ Match and Scoring Rules
⏱️ Match duration: 3 minutes
🚦 The ball starts at the centre
🛡️ Teams begin inside their own defensive areas
🚦 Play restarts after every goal
🏆 Win: 3 points
🤝 Draw: 1 point
❌ Loss: 0 points
🚦 Knockout ties may proceed to Golden Goal and then a penalty shootout
🚦 The ball must fully cross the goal line for a valid goal
⚙️ The ball may enter the robot by no more than 2 cm
⚽ A shooting mechanism may extend up to 5 cm and must retract after shooting
🚫 Ball trapping, carrying, intentional damage and illegal blocking are prohibited
🚫 Touching robots during the match is not allowed
⚙️ Robots must pass technical inspection before competing

🧮 7. Mathematics Olympiad
An individual academic competition designed to test mathematical reasoning, logic, accuracy and structured problem-solving.
📝 Format
👤 Mode: Individual only
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 through Class 12
❓ Question type: Multiple-choice questions
🔢 Question count: 30 MCQ
⏰ Duration: 30 Minutes
✅ Every Correct Answer Counts +1 Mark. No Negative Marking On Wrong Answer
🎓 Competition categories: Class 1-2, Class 3-4, Class 5-6, Class 7-8, Class 9-10 and Class 11-12
🎯 Detailed Syllabus - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ikm-WqDRHdJReDaHmKE6RPyCR_IiiP4J?usp=sharing

🔬 8. Science Olympiad
An individual academic competition that evaluates scientific understanding, analytical reasoning and the ability to apply concepts across major areas of science.
📝 Format
👤 Mode: Individual only
🎓 Eligibility: Class 1 through Class 12
❓ Question type: Multiple-choice questions
🔢 Question count: 30 MCQ
⏰ Duration: 30 Minutes
✅ Every Correct Answer Counts +1 Mark. No Negative Marking On Wrong Answer
🎓 Competition categories: Class 1-2, Class 3-4, Class 5-6, Class 7-8, Class 9-10 and Class 11-12
🎯 Detailed Syllabus - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1B3XSQReEPdZCuXecHyfH6A1prHlXbUpz?usp=sharing

💳 Registration Fees
📝 Olympiads
💳 Mathematics Olympiad: BDT 500 per participant
💳 Science Olympiad: BDT 500 per participant
💸 Science Olympiad + Math Olympiad - 800 BDT [200BDT Discount]
🚀 Startup, Entrepreneurship and Project Showcase
💳 Solo participant: BDT 500
💳 Two-member team: BDT 1,000
💳 Three-member team: BDT 1,500
💳 Four-member team: BDT 2,000
💳 Five-member team: BDT 2,500
🤖 Every Robotics Segment
💳 Solo participant: BDT 800
💳 Two-member team: BDT 1,200
💳 Three-member team: BDT 1,600
💳 Four-member team: BDT 2,000
💳 Five-member team: BDT 2,400
The registration structure includes the base fee for one participant and the stated additional-member fee for each person added to the team.
🎁 What Every Successful Participant Receives
The following are included for participants who complete their participation successfully:
✅ Official FIRSO licensed participation certificate [Verifiable From Our Official Website]
✅ Official event T-shirt
✅ Lunch on the event day
✅ Exclusive Gifts From Sponsors [eg. Notepad, Pen, KeyRing, Calander]
✅ Access to the national competition and relevant event activities
✅ Opportunity to build a stronger academic and extracurricular portfolio
✅ Exposure to students, innovators and STEM communities from different institutions
Additional sponsor-supported items may include pens, notepads, gift bags, snacks or other event merchandise. The contents of sponsor gifts may vary and are subject to final sponsorship arrangements and availability.
Registered participants are also expected to receive access to a free Digital SAT preparation course. Selected paid learning courses may be offered free of charge under applicable organizer or sponsor conditions.

🏅 Awards, Winner Benefits and Special Recognition
🏆 Competition Awards
🥇 Gold Medal for top performers
🥈 Silver Medal for outstanding runners-up
🥉 Bronze Medal for other leading performers
🏆 Achievement or merit certificate with the relevant award
🏆 Special awards for exceptional research, innovation, creativity, engineering excellence or project impact
Awards will be determined separately within applicable competition categories and according to final results and official judging rules.
✈️ BDT 200,000 Travel Grant Fund
A combined BDT 200,000 travel grant fund has been announced for selected winners progressing internationally.
Important clarification:
⚠️ This is a combined travel-grant fund, not an automatic equal cash prize for every medalist
⚠️ Selection and allocation will follow organizer criteria, merit, qualification status and applicable international progression requirements
⚠️ Any additional cash prize or sponsor-funded reward will only be valid when announced through an official FIRSO/GSO channel
🌍 International Qualification
National-round competitors selected through merit ranking and the official qualification rules of their segments may receive the opportunity to represent Bangladesh at:
Fibonacci World Championship 2026
30 November-4 December 2026
Ergife Palace Hotel & Conference Center, Rome, Italy
International qualification is not guaranteed merely by participation.
Selection depends on competition results, merit and the final rules of the relevant segment.

🎓 University and Scholarship Opportunities
Eligible global-level high performers may be considered for:
🎓 University admission support through the Fibonacci International academic network
🎓 Scholarship opportunities at leading international universities
🎓 International academic recognition
🏅 Medals, crests and certificates at the international round
🎓 Stronger academic and extracurricular portfolios for future applications
🎓 Networking with students and innovators from different countries
These are merit-based and conditional opportunities. Participation does not guarantee university admission or a scholarship, and every institution applies its own requirements.

🏫 Recognition for Schools, Colleges, Universities and Clubs
🏫 Participating clubs and institutions may receive institutional recognition certificates
🏫 Student participation can highlight the institution's involvement in robotics, science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship
🏫 High-performing partner clubs may be considered for Best Club Partner recognition
🏫 Applicable recognition may include a crest, medals and certificates
🏫 Selected or qualifying participants may represent their institution or club at the international level
🏫 Customized club targets, incentives, discounts or partnership rewards apply only where confirmed through a separate written club-partnership arrangement

🎪 Event-Day Experience Beyond the Competitions
The national round is planned as a complete STEM and innovation experience, including:
🤖 Robotics demonstrations
🤖 Project and rover exhibition
🎤 Guest addresses
💬 Panel discussion
🤝 Student and educator networking
💡 Innovation and technology community engagement
🤝 Partner and sponsor booths or brand activations
🏅 Awards and closing ceremony
Media representatives and visitors may attend during designated public-access periods. No separate visitor registration is currently required, but access times and venue-control instructions must be followed.

📲 How to Register
1️⃣ Visit: https://firso.fibonaccibd.online/register
2️⃣ Select the competition segment carefully
3️⃣ Select the correct educational category
4️⃣ For team segments, confirm all team members before submitting
5️⃣ Enter accurate participant, institution and contact information
6️⃣ Complete the payment process shown on the official registration portal
7️⃣ Save the registration confirmation and payment evidence
8️⃣ Follow the official Facebook page for participant instructions, seat plans, reporting updates and final rules

⏳ [ REGISTRATION DEADLINE ] 25 August 2026
🔴 [ REGISTER HERE ] https://firso.fibonaccibd.online/register

❓- Frequently Asked Questions
🎓 Who can participate?
Students from Class 1 through university level can participate. Mathematics and Science Olympiads are limited to Class 1-12; Project/Entrepreneurship and Robotics are open through university level.
👤 Can I participate alone?
Yes. Olympiads are individual only. Project and Robotics segments allow solo participation or teams of up to five members.
👥 How many members can a team have?
A team may have a maximum of five members.
💳 Is the additional-member fee charged for every person?
The first participant pays the base solo fee. Each additional member is charged according to the segment: BDT 500 for Project/Entrepreneurship and BDT 400 for Robotics.
🎁 Are T-shirt, lunch and certificate included?
Yes, for participants who successfully complete participation. Sponsor gifts are additional and may vary.
🏆 Is there prize money for every winner?
No automatic cash prize for every medalist has been announced. A combined BDT 200,000 travel grant fund has been announced for selected winners under organizer criteria.
✈️ Does winning automatically guarantee a trip to Rome?
Yeah. International selection depends on merit & results of the National Round
🎓 Does participation guarantee a scholarship or university admission?
No. Eligible high performers may receive admission support or scholarship opportunities.
👪 Can parents or visitors attend?
Visitors may attend during designated public-access periods. Final access timing and venue instructions will be announced officially.
📣 Where will final rules and participant instructions be published?
Only updates from the official event website, registration portal and official Facebook page should be treated as authoritative.

📢 Details That Will Be Announced Separately
The following operational details are not included here because they require final event-day confirmation:
📌 Participant seat plan and room allocation
📌 Match fixtures and round sequence
📌 Project pitch duration, display specifications and submission procedure
🎤 Confirmed guest, judge and speaker list
📌 Final sponsor gift contents
📌 Designated visitor access times
Please wait for the official announcement instead of relying on unofficial screenshots, messages or third-party information.

🔴 Final Registration Call
FIRSO 2026 is not only a competition day. It is an opportunity to test your knowledge, build a working solution, compete nationally, receive official recognition and earn the chance to represent Bangladesh internationally.
Do not wait until registration closes or your preferred segment reaches capacity.
⏳ [ REGISTRATION CLOSES: 25 AUGUST 2026 ]
🔴 [ REGISTER NOW ] https://firso.fibonaccibd.online/register
🌐 Event website: https://firso.fibonaccibd.online/
📣 Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/generalscienceolympiad

Fibonacci International Robot & STEM Olympiad 2026 - Bangladesh National Round
Build. Compete. Innovate. Represent Bangladesh.