Stemmoz National Robotics Challenge 2026
Eleven provincial teams. One national final. Mozambique's first nationwide robotics competition for secondary-school students — two days of engineering, strategy and teamwork, open to the public free of charge.
Free entry, no fees. Tickets are for spectators; competing teams are pre-registered.
Machamba do Futuro
This year's game is built around sustainable food systems. On a field modelled on a Mozambican machamba, robots manage the links between water, energy and food — irrigating, harvesting and delivering resources under time pressure.
Matches are played in rotating three-versus-three alliances. Over the qualification rounds every province partners with every other at least once, so success depends as much on collaboration as on engineering. Semi-finals and finals are seeded by qualification points.
Real-world theme
The water–energy–food nexus, framed around challenges Mozambican communities face.
Equal equipment
Every provincial team builds on the same REV DUO robotics kit.
Dedicated mentors
Each team is supported by its own mentor from selection to the national final.
Gender balance by design
Every team of five includes three girls and two boys.
The farm of the future starts here
A short film introducing this year's theme, Machamba do Futuro — how robotics, data and new ideas can strengthen the food systems that sustain Mozambican families.
Watch the film · 2:36
From the classroom to the national stage
11 provinces, one national stage
From Niassa to Maputo, every province of Mozambique is represented at the national final by a team of five students and their mentor.
- Niassa
- Cabo Delgado
- Nampula
- Zambézia
- Tete
- Manica
- Sofala
- Inhambane
- Gaza
- Maputo Province
- Maputo City
Event schedule
The competition days on 6 and 7 November are open to the public. Detailed match times will be published closer to the event.
Pavilhão do Maxaquene
Avenida Zedequias Manganhela, Central C, KaMpfumo, Maputo
Three ways to be part of SNRC 2026
Attend
Watch the qualification rounds and the national final in person. Entry is free for families, schools and the general public; registration helps us plan capacity.
Reserve free ticketVolunteer
Support field operations, team hosting, registration and logistics. Volunteers gain hands-on event experience and a certificate of participation.
- Behind-the-scenes access to a national event
- Work alongside engineers, educators and mentors
- Certificate of participation for every volunteer
Partner
Align your organisation with STEM talent development across all eleven provinces. Partnership packages include brand visibility at the venue, in media coverage and across national programme materials.
Organisers and partners
Interested in partnering with SNRC 2026? View packages →
Is attendance really free?
Yes — entry is completely free and there are no fees of any kind. Reserve your ticket on Tabater in advance so we can manage venue capacity.
Do competing teams need tickets?
No. Students, mentors and team delegations are pre-registered through their provinces.
Who competes in SNRC?
One team per province, each made up of five secondary-school students aged 14–17 (grades 9–12) — three girls and two boys — selected through the national robotics quiz.
Can schools bring student groups?
Yes. Send an email to contact@stemmoz.com with your school's details and the number of participants, and our team will get in touch.
How can my organisation become a partner?
Title, Gold, Silver and Bronze packages are available. Request the partnership deck and our team will follow up.
Be there for the national final
Entry is free with no fees. Reserve your ticket, save the date and bring your school, family and friends.