NRC Singapore 2026

Organised by Science Centre Singapore since 1999, the National Robotics Competition (NRC) is Singapore’s premier annual robotics tournament for students from preschool to tertiary levels.

In 2026, the competition theme is “Mission Meals” — challenging students to develop robotic solutions for global food security, in alignment with UN SDG 2: Zero Hunger. The competition is open to MOE schools, international schools, private teams, and learning centres, and runs from August to September 2026.

• 🎓 Level: Primary 4 to Primary 6
• 👥 Team Size: 2–3 students + 1 coach/mentor
• 🤖 Hardware: LEGO-based (SPIKE Prime, EV3, or Robot Inventor)
• 📐 Robot Size Limit: 25 cm × 25 cm × 25 cm
• 📅 Competition Period: August – September 2026
• 🌏 Theme: Mission Meals (UN SDG 2: Zero Hunger)
• 📍 Location: NK Robotics branch

• 📋 DSA Portfolio Booster — NRC participation is widely recognised in Direct School Admission portfolios
• 🔬 Real-World STEM Skills — Engineering design, programming, sensor integration & strategic thinking
• 🤝 Teamwork & Resilience — Learn to collaborate and troubleshoot under competition pressure
• 🌾 Meaningful Theme — Connect robotics to real global challenges around food security

At NK Robotics, we have years of experience coaching Upper Primary students for NRC. Our structured NRC preparation programme covers:

• ✅ Robot design and building techniques
• ✅ Programming with LEGO SPIKE Prime
• ✅ Mission strategy and scoring optimisation
• ✅ Full mock competition runs
• ✅ Competition day preparation and mindset coaching

Whether your child is a first-timer or a returning competitor, we tailor our coaching to their level and goals.

NRC 2026 registration is open now. Spots fill up fast — especially for the Upper Primary Regular Category, which is consistently one of the most competitive.

Contact NK Robotics today to find out how we can help your child prepare for NRC Singapore 2026. Let’s build something great together! 🤖