For participants and schools
Everything you need to compete.
Rules, problem statements, kit guides and dates. Official documents appear here as they are released; everything already decided is on this page now.
Key dates
Registration closes 17 August 2026. Submission edits lock at the project deadline.
Problem statements
Eight tracks across four SDGs. The expanded briefs, with skills and difficulty, are on the learn page; the official PDF versions are coming below.
Level 1 · Grades 6-7
- Smart Drip IrrigationSDG 2
- Food Storage TrackerSDG 2
- Fall Detection WearableSDG 3
- School Hand-Hygiene ReminderSDG 3
Level 2 · Grades 8-10
- Water Quality Sensor BuoySDG 6
- Smart Tank Leak DetectorSDG 6
- Smart Bin Fill-Level SensorSDG 11
- Pedestrian-Safe Street LightSDG 11
How winning is judged
On innovation, functionality, real-world impact and the team’s presentation. A jury of scientists, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, academicians and government officials decides.
Official documents
These are being finalised by the GSL team and will be downloadable here. Nothing on this page is a placeholder for facts; the documents simply are not published yet.
Rules & guidelines
Eligibility, team rules, fair play, and how judging works, in one official document.
Available soon
Problem statements · Level 1
The full SDG 2 + 3 briefs for Grades 6-7, with scope, constraints and example builds.
Available soon
Problem statements · Level 2
The full SDG 6 + 11 briefs for Grades 8-10, with scope, constraints and example builds.
Available soon
Kit guide · UNO EK WiFi
Unboxing to first upload for the Level 1 kit: setup, the LED matrix, and your first sensor.
Available soon
Kit guide · UNO Q
Getting started with the Level 2 board: Linux setup, real-time control, first AI demo.
Available soon
Masterclass schedule
Dates and joining details for the two expert masterclasses by Qualcomm and Arduino.
Available soon
Meanwhile, the official Arduino documentation at docs.arduino.cc covers both boards, and both kits are on the store. The wiring never waits for paperwork.
Stuck on something not listed here?
The help centre covers registration, payments, kits and the quiz; for anything else, write to us.
Not registered yet? The quiz seat and kit eligibility start at registration. Kit specs are on the Level 1 and Level 2 product pages.