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Learning Beyond the Competition Field

The REC Foundation's Online Challenges provide a unique opportunity for students from around the world to participate in VEX IQ Robotics Competition, VEX Robotics Competition, and VEX U-based engineering competitions. Students can show off their work, win prizes, and even win a chance to compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship.

Email onlinechallenges@recf.org with any questions.
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Past Winners

2024
2023
2022
2021 (round 2)
2021 (round 1)

Current Challenges

Build Instruction Guide

Middle School | High School | College

China Cultural Exchange (China mainland teams only)

Elementary School, Middle School, & High School

Community Challenge, presented by Google

Middle School, High School, & College/University

Drone Career Readiness Challenge

Middle School | High School

Game Design Challenge

Elementary School | High School | College

Girl Powered STEM Spotlight Challenge, presented by Google

Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College

International Robotics Honor Society Service Award

High School

Marketing Challenge

Middle School | High School | College

STEM Advocacy Challenge

High School

STEM Research Challenge

Elementary School | Middle School

VEXcode VR Virtual Skills Challenge

Elementary School | Middle School | High School

Workforce Readiness Challenge, presented by the ARM Institute

High School | College
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2025-2026 Signature Event Updates

  1. An Event Partner wanting to apply to host a Signature Event must have hosted events for at least 2 seasons prior to applying. 
  2. Signature Events must use the officially branded award banners for the Excellence Award and Tournament/Teamwork Champions Award.
  3. When hanging field skirts the VEX Robotics logo/brand name can not be covered up on the competition fields.
  4. VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Events may have regional capacity and max per organization restrictions lifted 8 weeks before the event if the event is not full (similar to the process already in place for VEX IQ Robotics Competition Signature Events).
  5. Minimum pit size reduced to 8’x 8’ instead of 10’x10’.
  6. Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the REC Foundation will collect $10 instead of $5 per team registration on all Signature Events. This is to help offset travel costs for REC Foundation staff to support these larger events.

2025-2026 Signature Event Application Reminders

  1. Existing Signature Events only need to complete the Final Application (due by March 31, 2025)
  2. New Signature Event concepts will need to complete the Initial Proposal by January 31, 2025 and if approved, complete the Final Application by March 31, 2025.
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