National engineering competition
TeenX Engineering Challenge
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TeenX invites eligible young students to identify a real problem and pitch an engineering solution to academic and industry judges through a national competition connected to Prince Sultan University’s engineering ecosystem.
Open to students aged 13–19, including intermediate, secondary, international and technical schools, and Prince Sultan University PYP students who meet the age eligibility.
Format
Teams, Themes and Judging
Teams form through their school's engineering club and work together on a concept addressing a real-world engineering challenge, drawn from any RoboNest Engineering Pathway from robotics and AI to renewable energy, smart cities and industrial systems.
Concepts are reviewed ahead of RoboNest Pitch Day, where teams present to a panel of academic and industry judges. Judging considers the clarity of the problem, the soundness of the proposed engineering approach, and the team's ability to explain and defend their thinking.
Prize details and dates are confirmed closer to each cycle and published on the News & Events page.
How it works
Eight Stages, From School to Showcase
- 1
School Membership
A school joins the RoboNest Engineering Schools Network and names a Coordinator.
- 2
Engineering Club Development
The school builds or strengthens a student engineering club with RoboNest support.
- 3
School-Level Selection
Clubs run an internal process to identify the teams that will represent the school.
- 4
Concept Submission
Teams submit their engineering concept for review ahead of Pitch Day.
- 5
RoboNest Pitch Day
Teams pitch their concepts to academic and industry judges.
- 6
Fellow Selection
Standout teams are invited to become RoboNest Fellows.
- 7
Incubation
Selected teams progress into the RoboNest Startup Incubator for structured mentoring, prototype development and venture support.
- 8
Engineering Showcase
Fellows present finished prototypes to a professional and academic audience.
Student benefits
What Teams Gain
- Real experience pitching to academic and industry judges
- A structured path to becoming a RoboNest Fellow and entering the RoboNest Startup Incubator
- Mentoring, feedback and exposure to the College of Engineering
Ready to Take the First Step?
Talk to us about entering a team, or bring RoboNest to your school first through the Engineering Schools Network.