Before any world stage comes the domestic one. Iran's robotics calendar is busy, with entry points at several levels.
1. Top-tier events
- RoboCup IranOpen — the country's largest event, running official RoboCup leagues plus Iran-only free leagues.
- FIRA Cup Iran — the national FIRA stage, with strong school-age brackets and a route to the world final.
2. University cups
Many technical universities run their own annual robotics cup. These cost less and are ideal for a first outing:
- Amirkabir University of Technology robotics cup (AUTCup)
- Sharif University of Technology robotics competitions
- Events at K. N. Toosi, Iran University of Science and Technology, Ferdowsi Mashhad, Shahrood, Kashan and many others
- Contests across Islamic Azad University branches
League levels vary widely: line follower and micromouse through to simulation and rescue.
3. School-level and ministry contests
- National student robotics competitions under the Ministry of Education
- The robotics section of the Young Khwarizmi Festival
- The national round of RoboCupJunior Iran, with Rescue Line, Maze, CoSpace and OnStage
These are usually enterable through the school and carry weight on a domestic academic record.
4. Provincial and academy events
Dozens of provincial contests run each year and are the best available "practice under real pressure". There is no fixed list; track them via your academy or provincial associations.
A realistic one-year calendar
| Window | Work |
|---|---|
| Months 1–2 | Choose the league, read the rules, foundation training |
| Months 3–5 | Build v1 and test continuously |
| Month 6 | First small competition (provincial/university) |
| Months 7–9 | Redesign based on results |
| Months 10–12 | IranOpen or FIRA Cup Iran |
What an academy adds
The difference between professional and self-organised teams is access to a competition coach and a practice field. Novin Zehn Academy runs a separate preparation track for each league — from picking an age-appropriate league to a full mock competition day.
Frequently asked questions
Which event should be the first one?
A provincial contest or university cup with a simple league such as line follower — lower cost, lower stress, real field experience.
Do domestic placings matter on a record?
Yes. Placings at IranOpen, FIRA Cup Iran and national ministry competitions are taken seriously in Iranian academic and gifted-student files.
How do we find the dates?
From each event’s official call, provincial associations, and academies that run active competition teams. Dates move every year — never rely on last year’s.
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