Robotics for Good
Youth Challenge
Sierra Leone National Qualifier
March 28, 2026 · Bintumani Conference Center, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Theme: Agriculture and Food Security
The event is happening now!
Why This Matters
Sierra Leone's best young roboticists compete for a place on the world stage
20
Schools Competing
Teams from schools across Sierra Leone battle for the national title
Ages 10–18
Junior & Senior Divisions
Junior (10–14) and Senior (15–18) categories for fair, age-appropriate competition
2-Min
Autonomous Matches
Fully autonomous robots compete in 2-minute rounds with no human intervention
Geneva
Grand Finale Awaits
Winners represent Sierra Leone at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva
Speakers
Distinguished leaders joining us at the RFGYC Sierra Leone National Qualifier
Government of Sierra Leone
Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh
Chief Minister & Minister of Education
Government of Sierra Leone
Minister Salima Bah
Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation
Kamara Yokie Innovation Center (KYIC)
Hawa Yokie
CEO & Co-founder
Kamara Yokie Innovation Center (KYIC)
Ing. Moses Lappia
Programs Manager
Agriculture & Food Security
As the global population continues to grow, agriculture must increase productivity while managing limited resources. Modern technologies — robotics, AI, and precision agriculture — are transforming how food is produced.
Through this competition, participants explore how robots can support agriculture by addressing challenges such as:
- Efficient irrigation and water management
- Sustainable crop production
- Pest control and crop monitoring
- Harvesting and sorting agricultural produce
- Reducing waste and improving food distribution
Two Exciting Missions
Mission 1: Cultivation & Irrigation
Plant seeds in the correct crop plots and water only where seeds have been sown.
Mission 2: Harvesting & Sorting
Collect ripe (red) and diseased (black) fruits. Leave unripe green fruits untouched.
2 minutes · Fully Autonomous
The event is open to the public —
come and witness the future of STEM in Sierra Leone.