The VEX IQ Challenge provides elementary and middle school students (aged 8–14) with exciting, open-ended robotics, engineering and research project challenges that enhance their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills through hands-on, student-centered learning.
VEX IQ Challenge teams solve an annual game challenge by designing, building and programming a robot. Students work in teams to score points in teamwork matches and in Robot Skills Challenge. The 2020–2021 challenge is VIQC Squared Away.
VEX IQ Challenge registration is completed via an online application through Jotform. The application can be found here. To fully complete registration, each team must also complete registration at robotevents.com. Each team interested in participating in the 2020–2021 program year must submit an application for the program and meet all of the team requirements. Completing all of the information in the application is vital.
For quick reference, the following target dates are listed to ensure your participation in VEX IQ Challenge. For further information on the upcoming NSBE conferences, please visit nsbe.org.
TEAM RESPONSIBILITY & EVENTS | TARGET TIMEFRAME (NO LATER THAN) |
| VEX IQ Team Application | Final submission deadline is Sunday, November 21, 2022.
Participation confirmation will be sent out by Friday,
December 10, 2022. Early applications will be notified on a
rolling basis. |
| VEX IQ 2022 - 2023 Registration | All teams need to register through RobotEvents.com. The
Rise Above details can be found on the VEX IQ Competition
website. |
| National Competition | Held at NSBE’s Annual Convention
March 22
- March 26, 202
3, in Kansas City, MO. |