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THE BRACE COMPETITION 2026: CODE THE CHANGE​

A Message TO Every Participant

This competition is your opportunity to use technology to solve a real problem that matters to you. You do not need to build something perfect. You need to build something meaningful, and be able to explain why you built it, how it works, and what difference it could make.
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Competition Timeline

1st of June 2026

Registration / Competition Begins

10th of July 2026

Registration / Competition Ends

13th of July 2026

Review of Entries

31st of July 2026

End of Review

1st of August 2026

Announcement of Winners

Choose Your Problem Area

Education

Improve how people learn, teach, or access knowledge

Environment & Cleanliness

Reduce waste, improve hygiene, or protect the natural world

Power & Energy

Address electricity access, energy saving, or renewable alternatives

Safety & Community Awareness

Keep people informed, protected, or better connected in their community

Categories

BEGINNER (Age 5-9)

Tool: Scratch

For students who are new to coding. You will be judged on creativity and problem-solving, not technical complexity.

MID (Age 9-12

Tool: App Inventor

For students with some coding experience who can build a functional mobile app. You will be judged on functionality, design, and how well your app solves the problem.

SENIOR (Age 12-19)

Tool: Python or Web

For students with solid coding experience. You will be judged on technical quality, code structure, and the depth of your solution.

What You Must Submit

01

Your Project

The working project is built in Scratch, App Inventor, Python, or Web. It must run. It must be your own work.

02

Presentation Slides

A slide deck explaining your project, the problem, your solution, and how it works. See scoring criteria for what to include.

03

Video Pitch

A 1 to 3-minute video where you explain and demonstrate your project in your own words. No reading from a script.

How To Submit

01

Open the Form

Visit the official submission link below. One form covers both registration and project submission.

02

Fill Your Details

Enter your full name, age, category, school (if applicable), and contact details.

03

Describe Your Project

Enter your project title, the problem area you chose, a description of the problem you identified, and an explanation of your solution.

04

Upload or Link Your Work

Submit your project link or file, your presentation slides, and your video pitch. Make sure all links are set to public and all files are accessible before submitting.

05

Submit Before the Deadline

The form closes at midnight on 10th July 2026. No late submissions will be accepted under any circumstances.

Rewards & Recognition

Who

What They Receive

Every Participant who submits a complete project

🎓 Certificate of Participation, printed and presented at the Brace Conference or sent digitally

3rd Place Per Category (if 10 or more participants in that category)

📜 Certificate of Excellence
📱 Feature on Rubies Technologies' social media and website
🏷️ 'Code the Change 2026' digital badge

2nd Place Each Category Winner (Beginner, Mid & Senior)

📜 Certificate of Excellence
📱 Feature on Rubies Technologies' social media and website
🏷️ 'Code the Change 2026 Winner' digital badge
🤝 One-on-one mentorship with a leading technology professional
📄 Letter of recommendation on Rubies Technologies letterhead

Code the Change Champion 2026 (Best project in each category)

🏆 Rubies Innovation Award Plaque
📱 Feature on Rubies Technologies' social media and website
🏷️ 'Code the Change 2026 Winner' digital badge
🎓 3-month scholarship to Rubies Technologies, full training and mentorship included
📄 Letter of recommendation on Rubies Technologies letterhead
🌟 Special 'Code the Change Champion 2026' title
🎤 Recognition on the Brace Conference stage - 1st August 2026

Read the Competition Rules and Guidelines Here.

We cannot wait to see what you build.

Every great solution starts with one person deciding to try.

Code the Change.

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Competition Rules

1. Your work must be original: You may not submit a project copied from a tutorial, YouTube video, or another student. Judges may ask you to explain your code or design decisions. If you cannot explain it, it cannot count as your work.

2. You must work in your own category: Choose the category that matches your skill level. Submitting in a lower category to gain an advantage is not allowed.

3. Your project must address one of the four problem areas: Projects that do not address Education, Environment & Cleanliness, Power & Energy, or Safety & Community Awareness will not be accepted.

4. All three submissions are required: Projects, slides, and a video pitch must all be submitted. Missing any one of them will result in disqualification.

5. Your video must be your own voice: The video pitch must feature you explaining the project. Pre-recorded voice-overs by someone else are not permitted.

6. Submission deadline is final: No late submissions will be accepted. Competition closes 17th July 2026.

Ethical Guidelines

  • All content must be respectful and appropriate for all ages
  • No plagiarism: all code, design, and ideas must be your own
  • If you used an external resource, tutorial, or tool, acknowledge it clearly in your slides
  • Projects that promote harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content will be disqualified immediately

Important Notes Before You Submit

  • Test your project thoroughly before submitting: what works on your device must also work when judges access it
  • Set all project links to public, private links cannot be accessed by judges
  • Keep a backup copy of all your work, Rubies Technologies is not responsible for lost submissions
  • Submit early, do not wait until the last day. Technical issues close to the deadline are your responsibility
  • If you have questions before submission, contact us through the official Rubies Technologies channels
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