Ghana’s future in agricultural innovation is set to be shaped by its young tech talents, with B-Weh Schools and Right to Dream emerging victorious at the 2026 Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Ghana national qualifiers held at the Ghana International School (GIS) in Accra. These wins secure their spots to represent Ghana at the global finals in Geneva, Switzerland.
National Competition Showcases Agricultural Tech Solutions
The prestigious national competition challenged over 400 young participants from 50 teams to develop technology-driven solutions for food security and modern agriculture. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and The MakersPlace, the event fostered hands-on learning in designing, programming, testing, and debugging custom robots.
This initiative is a key component of the ITU’s global AI for Good initiative, pushing students beyond theoretical knowledge. The competition demanded practical application of coding, artificial intelligence, and engineering principles to address real-world agricultural challenges.
Intense Competition Develops Critical Skills
Under significant time pressure, students demonstrated remarkable resilience. They adapted strategies, troubleshooted hardware issues, and modified code in real-time. This intensive experience served as a masterclass in coding, artificial intelligence, engineering, team communication, and critical thinking.
In the Junior category (Ages 10–14), the B-Weh Trailblazers from B-Weh Schools secured first place. Beta Gold-JT from Ahtoo Montessori School took second, and Redeemer Innovators from My Redeemer School finished third.
For the Senior category (Ages 15–18), Team Klone from Right to Dream clinched the top spot. Fusion Innovators from Ghana International School placed second, with My Redeemer Tech from My Redeemer School coming in third.
Champions Head to Geneva for Global Finale
The first-place champions, B-Weh Trailblazers and Team Klone, will now travel to Geneva, Switzerland, to compete in the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale. This event is held as part of the AI for Good Global Summit 2026.
The national qualifiers highlighted the significant potential unlocked when young students are provided with essential STEM tools, mentorship, and a competitive environment. Douglas Ayitey, Founder and CEO of The MakersPlace, emphasized the broader impact of such events.
“This event shows the power of giving young people the right platform. When students build robots, they are not only learning coding and engineering. They are learning how to think, test, collaborate, and solve problems that matter,” Ayitey stated. “Ghana has brilliant young talent, and our responsibility is to create more pathways for them to grow.”
Government Endorses STEM Integration in Education
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George commended The MakersPlace and its partners for organizing the competition. He underscored the event’s role in integrating robotics, AI, electronics, and digital literacy into Ghana’s educational framework.
“By bridging the gap between local talent and global standards, the event successfully united schools, government bodies, and tech leaders around a singular, powerful vision that is transforming Ghana’s youth from mere consumers of global technology into the very pioneers who create it,
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