Emirates Young Scientist Competition 2026
The competition invites UAE students from Grade 5 to Grade 12 to present their scientific projects across 4 categories with finals at NSTI Festival
ABOUT ORGANIZERS
Advance Technology Research Council
The Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) is Abu Dhabi’ s government entity driving applied research, advanced technology development, and innovation across strategic sectors.
ATRC works with researchers, startups, industry partners, and global institutions to accelerate the translation of research into real-world impact, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and support the development and deployment of future-ready technologies.
Through its initiatives and challenge programs, ATRC enables collaboration between problem owners and solution providers, fostering innovation that addresses national and global challenges.
Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education (MOE) of the United Arab Emirates is the government body responsible for education policy, curriculum development, and the advancement of learning across UAE schools.
MOE is the principal organiser of the National Science, Technology and Innovation Festival (NSTI) and the Emirates Young Scientist Competition (EYSC), driving national efforts to inspire scientific curiosity, research excellence, and innovation among UAE students from an early age.