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Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT) is set to host the 13th International Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Competition, “FiraCup Iran Open 2026,” from July 17 to July 24. With 392 teams and over 1,000 participants from seven countries, the event will feature 21 specialized leagues. Officials note that this event serves as a vital platform to foster an innovation ecosystem, support robotics and AI startups, and showcase the capabilities of the nation’s younger generation.
The 13th International Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Competition, ‘FiraCup Iran Open 2026,’ will be held from July 17 to July 24, 2026, hosted by Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic).
With the objective of advancing and promoting knowledge and skills in robotics, mechatronics, and artificial intelligence among school and university students, this seven-day event will be held at Amirkabir University of Technology.
Dr. Seyed Abolfazl Mirdehghan, Vice Chancellor for Cultural and Student Affairs at AUT and Chairman of the Executive Committee, emphasized the importance of this event in developing specialized human capital. He stated that the competition, organized in partnership with the Office of Student Scientific Societies at AUT and the Iran National Robotics Committee, will host 392 teams and over 1,000 participants.
He noted that this year’s competition includes participants from Iran, Russia, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Oman, Cyprus, and Turkey, competing in both in-person and virtual formats.
Dr. Mirdehghan highlighted the extensive domestic participation, noting that students from 16 provinces across the country—including Tehran, Razavi Khorasan, Mazandaran, Alborz, Bushehr, Markazi, Yazd, Khuzestan, Isfahan, Fars, Semnan, Hormozgan, Kerman, East Azerbaijan, Zanjan, and Gilan—will be competing.
Explaining the team selection process, the Chairman of the Executive Committee noted that 427 teams registered this year. Following a rigorous technical assessment of their documentation by specialized committees, 392 teams were granted entry.
He described the strong turnout as a reflection of the younger generation’s growing interest in emerging technologies. The competition comprises of 21 leagues of high school and college students, spanning in four major categories: aerial robots, sports robots, challenge robots, and university-level robotics. Participants will demonstrate their expertise in designing and developing robotic systems and AI algorithms.
Dr. Mirdehghan noted that starting July 18, schools, universities, industry representatives, and the general public are invited to visit the event. The final competitions in the professional and school Fira divisions will take place from July 22 to July 24.
He also announced that specialized seminars and an exhibition showcasing the latest robotic and AI achievements will be held alongside the competition. “Today, AI has become a primary engine of industrial transformation,” Dr. Mirdehghan stated, “hosting such events transcends the competition itself; it provides a vital opportunity for knowledge exchange between the younger generation and experts, fosters an innovation ecosystem, supports the formation of tech-based startups, and strengthens the country’s AI infrastructure.”
The Chairman of the FiraCup Executive Committee concluded that hosting the 13th International FiraCup Iran Open 2026 is a significant step toward developing a knowledge-based economy, enhancing specialized skill sets, and promoting equitable educational opportunities in advanced technologies.
The 13th International Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Competition, ‘FiraCup Iran Open 2026,’ will be held from July 17 to July 24, 2026, hosted by Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic).
With the objective of advancing and promoting knowledge and skills in robotics, mechatronics, and artificial intelligence among school and university students, this seven-day event will be held at Amirkabir University of Technology.
Dr. Seyed Abolfazl Mirdehghan, Vice Chancellor for Cultural and Student Affairs at AUT and Chairman of the Executive Committee, emphasized the importance of this event in developing specialized human capital. He stated that the competition, organized in partnership with the Office of Student Scientific Societies at AUT and the Iran National Robotics Committee, will host 392 teams and over 1,000 participants.
He noted that this year’s competition includes participants from Iran, Russia, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Oman, Cyprus, and Turkey, competing in both in-person and virtual formats.
Dr. Mirdehghan highlighted the extensive domestic participation, noting that students from 16 provinces across the country—including Tehran, Razavi Khorasan, Mazandaran, Alborz, Bushehr, Markazi, Yazd, Khuzestan, Isfahan, Fars, Semnan, Hormozgan, Kerman, East Azerbaijan, Zanjan, and Gilan—will be competing.
Explaining the team selection process, the Chairman of the Executive Committee noted that 427 teams registered this year. Following a rigorous technical assessment of their documentation by specialized committees, 392 teams were granted entry.
He described the strong turnout as a reflection of the younger generation’s growing interest in emerging technologies. The competition comprises of 21 leagues of high school and college students, spanning in four major categories: aerial robots, sports robots, challenge robots, and university-level robotics. Participants will demonstrate their expertise in designing and developing robotic systems and AI algorithms.
Dr. Mirdehghan noted that starting July 18, schools, universities, industry representatives, and the general public are invited to visit the event. The final competitions in the professional and school Fira divisions will take place from July 22 to July 24.
He also announced that specialized seminars and an exhibition showcasing the latest robotic and AI achievements will be held alongside the competition. “Today, AI has become a primary engine of industrial transformation,” Dr. Mirdehghan stated, “hosting such events transcends the competition itself; it provides a vital opportunity for knowledge exchange between the younger generation and experts, fosters an innovation ecosystem, supports the formation of tech-based startups, and strengthens the country’s AI infrastructure.”
The Chairman of the FiraCup Executive Committee concluded that hosting the 13th International FiraCup Iran Open 2026 is a significant step toward developing a knowledge-based economy, enhancing specialized skill sets, and promoting equitable educational opportunities in advanced technologies.
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