賽事簡介 Event Information
在全球科技創新加速演進的時代背景下，青少年正成為重塑未來世界的重要變革力量。2026 日內瓦國際發明展青少年創新發明挑戰賽，為全球青少年搭建起連結當代青年智慧與全球創新舞台的橋樑，運用課堂知識轉化為解決現實問題的實體模型，展示當代青年在創新設計與技術發明領域的前沿探索與實踐成果。
無論是機械人設計；編程應用；軟件或程序發開；產品模型設計；創新項目方案與概念設計等；
我們鼓勵參賽者運用科學思維，動手實作，用創造力回應時代挑戰，為全球科技進步與人類永續發展注入屬於新生代的智慧與動能。
In the context of the accelerating global technological innovation, young people are becoming an essential transformative force reshaping the world of tomorrow. The 2026 Geneva International Youth Inventions Challenge builds a bridge connecting youth wisdom with the global innovation stage. It empowers participants to transform classroom knowledge into practical models that solve real-world issues, showcasing the frontier explorations and practical achievements of today's youth in innovative design and technological invention.
Whether in robotics design, programming applications, software development, or product and model design, we encourage competitors to apply scientific thinking and hands-on practice. By leveraging their creativity to address the challenges of our time, participants inject the wisdom and momentum of a new generation into global technological advancement and sustainable human development.
比賽組別 Age Divisions
幼兒組 Kindergarten
小學組 Primary
中學組 Secondary
公開組 Open Group
** 參賽者可以個人或小組參賽（小組最多6人為一組），各成員必須屬同一組別。
** Participants may enter as individuals or in groups (maximum of 6 members per group). All members must belong to the same category.
比賽形式 Competition Format
線上競賽，網站上傳參賽作品 (演示影片及作品說明文檔)
Online competition: submit entries on the website (demo video and project description document).
比賽項目 Category
各類創新發明設計，包括但不限於以下內容：
Various types of innovative invention designs, including but not limited to:
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【實體原型類／產品設計與模型類】：
機器人設計，智能控制系統或自動化裝置，發明原型，比例模型，產品原型等
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【軟件編程類／人工智能與軟件開發類】 ：
應用程式，網頁與平台應用，遊戲編程，互動軟件，機械編程、編程積木，AI/VR/Python/ HTML 編程等
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【創意概念類／創新項目方案與概念設計】：
創新項目方案、概念設計圖等
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【Physical Prototype / Product Design & Model】:
robotics design, intelligent control systems or automation devices, invention prototypes, scale models, product prototypes, etc.
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【Software Programming / Artificial Intelligence & Software Development】:
Apps, web and platform applications, game programming, interactive software, mechanical programming, programming blocks, AI/VR/Python/HTML programming, etc.
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【Creative Concept / Innovative Project Proposal & Conceptual Design】:
innovative project proposals, conceptual design drawings, etc.
作品要求 Requirement
實體原型類／產品設計與模型類 Physical Prototype / Product Design & Model
1. 作品主題、類型、尺寸及使用物料不限。參賽者可自由選擇任何主題與材質進行創作。
2. 參賽者須上傳以下材料：
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作品演示影片：時長不超過4分鐘（中英文均可）；
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作品說明：500字以內（中英文均可），作品說明內容如：功能介紹、概念、應用場景、製作方法等等
1. There are no restrictions on the theme, type, size, or materials used. Participants may freely choose any theme and materials for their creations.
2. Participants must upload the following materials:
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Demonstration video: not exceeding 4 minutes (available in either Chinese or English);
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Project description: within 500 words (available in either Chinese or English), which should include, for example, function introduction, concept, application scenarios, production methods, etc.
軟件編程類／人工智能與軟件開發類 Software Programming / Artificial Intelligence & Software Development
1. 作品主題及編程工具不限。參賽者可使用任何編碼程式、軟件或開發平台（如 Python、Java、C++、Scratch、HTML／CSS／JavaScript、App Inventor、Unity 等）。
2. 參賽者須上傳以下材料：
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作品演示影片：時長不超過4分鐘（中英文均可）；
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作品說明：500字以內（中英文均可），作品說明內容如：功能介紹、概念、應用場景等等
1. There are no restrictions on the theme or programming tools. Participants may use any coding language, software, or development platform (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Scratch, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, App Inventor, Unity, etc.).
2. Participants must upload the following materials:
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Demonstration video: not exceeding 4 minutes (available in either Chinese or English);
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Project description: within 500 words (available in either Chinese or English), which should include, for example, function introduction, concept, application scenarios, etc.
創意概念類／創新項目方案與概念設計 Creative Concept / Innovative Project Proposal & Conceptual Design
1. 作品主題及呈現形式不限。參賽者可以概念設計圖、構想草圖、創意海報、簡報（PPT）或方案報告等形式呈現創新想法。
2. 參賽者須上傳以下材料：
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作品介紹影片（可選，建議提供）：時長不超過4分鐘（中英文均可）
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作品說明：500字以內（中英文均可），作品說明內容如：設計圖、草圖、海報或簡報頁面，構想解決什麼問題或滿足什麼需求，預期的實現方式與應用場景等
1. There are no restrictions on the theme or presentation format. Participants may present their innovative ideas in the form of conceptual design drawings, sketches, creative posters, presentations (PPT), or project proposals.
2.Participants must upload the following materials:
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Project introduction video (optional but recommended): not exceeding 4 minutes (available in either Chinese or English);
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Project description: within 500 words (available in either Chinese or English), which should include, for example, the design drawings, sketches, posters or slides, what problem the idea solves or what need it fulfills, the expected implementation method and application scenarios, etc.
通用要求General Requirements
1. 參賽者可以個人或小組參賽（小組最多6人為一組），各成員必須屬同一組別。
2. 作品語言：所有文字說明、影片旁白／字幕可使用中文或英文。
3. 展示影片格式要求：格式為720P或以上。參賽者應確保影片清晰度和音頻質量。時長不超過4分鐘。
4. 作品說明格式要求：文檔格式：doc/pdf。
5. 參賽作品必須由參賽者本人完成。參賽作品必須為原創,不可含有抄襲成分,亦不得侵犯他人知識產權。每位參賽者只可遞交一份參賽作品。如多於一份參賽作品，以最早收到的一份為準，其餘作廢，並不作另行通知。
6. 參賽作品不能含有淫褻、暴力、色情、誹謗、粗言穢語、不雅、侮辱成分、宣傳商業或政治元素或任何具爭議性及不恰當之內容及任何違法內容。任何不合規格或與比賽無關的影片將一律取消資格。參賽作品如存在任何違法行為責任由參賽者自行負擔，與主辦單位無關。
1. Participants may enter individually or in teams (maximum of 6 members per team), and all members must belong to the same age group.
2. Language: All written descriptions, video narration/subtitles may be in either Chinese or English.
3. Demo video format requirements: Resolution of 720p or higher. Participants should ensure clear video and audio quality. Duration no more than 4 minutes.
4. Project description document format: doc/pdf.
5. Entries must be completed by the participants themselves. Entries must be original, contain no plagiarism, and must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. Each participant may submit only one entry. If more than one entry is submitted, the earliest received will be considered, and the rest will be disqualified without further notice.
6. Entries must not contain obscene, violent, pornographic, defamatory, profane, indecent, insulting, commercial or political promotional content, or any content that is controversial, inappropriate, or illegal. Any video that does not meet the specifications or is unrelated to the competition will be disqualified. Participants shall bear sole responsibility for any illegal conduct in their entries, and the organizer bears no liability.
評分標準 Judging Criteria
評審將根據參賽作品 1. 創新性、技術性、科學性；2. 演示效果；3. 發明原理及研究方法；4. 應用性及社會效益 ；5. 作品完整度等範疇作出綜合評分。比賽成績將根據各評審總分平均計算。評審團成員包括本協會顧問、高校代表、各辦學團體指導教師以及業界資深人士。本協會信任並尊重評判根據其專業及經驗而作出的最後判斷。評審對一切事宜保有最終決定權，其評分為最終決定，參賽者必須尊重及接受。
Judges will make a comprehensive score based on the participants' 1. Innovation, Technical Proficiency, and Scientific Rigor; 2. Aesthetic Design and Demonstration Effectiveness; 3. Inventive Principles and Research Methodology; 4. Practicality and Social Benefit; 5. Overall Completeness. The Competition results will be calculated based on the average total scores from all judges. The judging panel comprises association advisors, university representatives, various educational organizations' teachers, and industry professionals. The association trusts and respects the judges' final decisions made based on their professional expertise and experience. The judges retain ultimate decision-making authority on all matters, with their scoring being final, and all participants must respect and accept these decisions.
獎項及榮譽 Awards
1. 全組別冠軍：不分組別，佔所有參賽者約2% Overall Champion：~2% of all participants
2. 金獎：佔組別參賽者數約8% Gold Award：~ 8% of participants in each division
3. 銀獎：佔組別參賽者數約10% Silver Award：~10% of participants in each division
4. 銅獎：佔組別參賽者數約12% Bronze Award：~12% of participants in each division.
5. 優異獎 （未獲以上獎項的參賽者）Merit Award: For those not receiving the above awards.
**最佳教育獎：推薦參賽者達5名或以上,有機會獲得評選資格
Best Education Award: who recommend 5 or more participants will be eligible for the award selection.
參賽費用 Registration Fees
免費參賽– 無需報名費。
Free participation - No Registration Fee
獎項定製費用 Award Customization Fees
賽事提供【電子證書、實體證書、獎盃 】獎項定制，優勝者可根據個人需求選擇定制項目。
定制費用已包含香港、澳門、台灣、中國內地、馬來西亞、新加坡之運費。其餘海外地區運費由收件方支付。
1. 電子證書 HKD $220
2. 實體證書 HKD $340
3. 實體證書+獎盃 HKD $380
# 已訂製的獎項會在截止訂製日期後兩個月內寄出。
The competition offers customized awards including [e-certificates, physical certificates, and trophies]. Winners may choose to customize based on personal preferences.
Customization fees cover shipping fee for Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Mainland China, Malaysia, and Singapore. For other regions shipping charges are not included (paid by the recipient.)
1. Electronic Certificate: HKD $220
2. Physical Certificate: HKD $340
3. Physical Certificate + Trophy: HKD $380
# Customized awards will be posted within two months after the customization deadline.
** 學校或機構團體請下載填寫《團體表格》並上傳。團體作品可批量發送至郵箱admin@apcyta.com
** For Group Registration, please download and fill the Group Form then upload to Registrarion Form. For submit the group entries in bulk please email to: admin@apcyta.com
其他條款 Other Terms and Conditions 1.參賽者（包括未成年參賽者的父母和老師）須明瞭和同意本次比賽的規則和章程。參賽者如有違反任何比賽規則，主辦單位和評審委員會有權取消其參賽資格。 2.參賽者嚴禁虛報年齡，倘發現參賽者之報名資格與真實年齡及參賽組別不相符,主辦單位和評審委員有權取消該參賽者相關項目的參賽資格。 3.參賽作品必須為原創，及不會侵犯第三者的權利(包括知識產權、保密權或私隱權)。參賽者需明白所提交參賽作品如有侵犯知識產權，而導致任何相關法律行動、索償及支出參賽者須負全責。 4.一經報名參加是次比賽，即表示參賽者已同意並授權本會保留及使用參賽者比賽中之照片及錄像作教育及宣傳用途，包括本會的所有出版刊物、本會網站及社交網站；和於本會刊物，包括本會網站及社交網站，刊登及公佈得獎者的姓名及有關資料。凡繳交作品參與比賽者，即代表同意遵守活動規則及同意本會依法蒐集、處理其個人資料。 5.本會保留對比賽總規和章程的最終解釋權。保留更改以上所有條款內容及詮釋比賽規則之權利而無須另行通知。所有獎項將由主辦機構評判之評審決定為最終依歸，若有任何有關本活動的爭議發生，任何人士均不得異議。 6.比賽得獎結果將以電郵，並於此網站上刊登；訂製獎項將於訂製截止後兩個月內派發，所有比賽獎項一經簽收或領取，如有任何損壞或遺失，將不獲補發；如因填寫資料有誤或無法順利聯繫，以致包裹無法投遞，主辦方概不負責。 7. 如有任何爭議，本協會將保留最終決定權。 1.Participants (including parents and teachers of minor participants) must understand and agree to the rules and regulations of this competition. If a participant violates any competition rules, the Organizer and Jury Panel reserve the right to disqualify them. 2.Participants are strictly prohibited from falsifying their age. Should a participant’s registration eligibility be inconsistent with their actual age or the designated age group, the Organizer and Jury Panel reserve the right to disqualify the participant from the relevant event(s). 3.All entries must be original works and shall not infringe upon the rights of third parties (including intellectual property rights, confidentiality rights, or privacy rights). Participants acknowledge that they shall bear full responsibility for any legal actions, claims, or expenses arising from intellectual property infringement related to their submitted entries. 4.By registering for this competition, participants hereby agree to and authorize the Organizer to retain and use their photos and videos captured during the competition for educational and promotional purposes, including but not limited to the Organizer’s publications, official website, and social media platforms. The Organizer is also authorized to publish and announce the names and relevant information of winners in its publications, official website, and social media platforms. By submitting entries to the competition, participants agree to abide by the event rules and consent to the Organizer’s collection and processing of their personal data in accordance with applicable laws. 5.The Organizer reserves the final right of interpretation of the competition’s general rules and regulations. It also reserves the right to modify all the above terms and interpret the competition rules without prior notice. All awards are determined solely by the Organizer’s Jury Panel, whose decisions shall be final. No objections will be entertained regarding any disputes arising from this event. 6.Competition results will be notified via email and published on this website. Custom-made awards will be distributed within two months after the deadline for customization. Once an award is received or collected, no replacement will be provided for any damage or loss. The Organizer shall not be liable for undelivered parcels due to incorrect information provided or failure to make contact. 7.In case of any disputes, the Organizer reserves the final decision-making power.