Championships That Define a Generation
CNRS is the official Canadian host for the world's premier robotics competitions.
Canada’s robotics summer is coming
FIRA RoboWorld Cup & Summit and ENJOY AI Americas Open · Markham, Ontario · July 2026
FIRA RoboWorld Cup & Summit 2026
The world championship of robot soccer and autonomous systems lands in Canada. Hundreds of teams. Dozens of nations. One arena.
- Dates
- July 17–21, 2026
- Venue
- Markham, Ontario, Canada
ENJOY AI 2026 Americas Open
An international open pitting the brightest young AI and robotics talent against the toughest challenges in the field.
- Dates
- July 18–20, 2026
- Venue
- Markham, Ontario, Canada
Z-Tech Online Competition
Compete from anywhere in Canada. Z-Tech brings high-stakes robotics challenges to a fully online arena.
- Dates
- Multiple rounds · 2026
- Venue
- Online
RoboCup Canada Open
Canada’s national RoboCup gathering on the West Coast — a proving ground for delegations bound for the world stage.
- Dates
- 2026 · Dates to be announced
- Venue
- Vancouver, British Columbia
Bootcamps & Training Events
Preparation programs and intensive camps on the CNRS calendar.
Robotics Foundations Bootcamp
Hands-on mechatronics, sensors, and control. Build and program your first competition-ready robot.
6 weeks · In-person · Markham
Competition Robotics Intensive
An accelerated camp for delegation hopefuls — strategy, autonomy, and match-day readiness.
2 weeks · Intensive · Markham
AI Foundations Bootcamp
From data to models — machine learning, computer vision, and ethics for young builders. Held in Canada and delivered online to students in other countries, with an accredited CNRS certificate on completion — verifiable by code and QR for university and scholarship applications.
8 weeks · Canada & online · worldwide
Applied AI for Robotics
Bring intelligence to machines: reinforcement learning, perception, and autonomous decision-making.
10 weeks · Online