Digifunzi Competitions

We run friendly, skills-building competitions that give learners a real goal to build towards — and a stage to show what they have made.

Competitions are team-based and mentor-supported. The emphasis is on learning by building, presenting clearly, and good sportsmanship — not just winning.

Most events are open to learners already enrolled in a Digifunzi project or bootcamp. Schools can also enter teams directly.

Annual Robotics Challenge

Teams of 3–4
Primary & Secondary (separate divisions)
Once a year, Term 2

Teams design and program a robot to complete a themed course under time pressure. The theme changes every year.

  • Themed missions announced 8 weeks before the event
  • Design-journal judging alongside the on-course run
  • Mentor clinics in the weeks leading up

Code Quest

Individual or pairs
Ages 10+
Twice a year

A timed set of progressively harder programming puzzles. Beginner and advanced tracks run in parallel.

  • Beginner and advanced tracks
  • Puzzles released in rounds
  • Same-day results

Invent Fair

Teams of 2–5
All ages
Once a year, end of Term 3

An open showcase: teams build something that solves a problem in their community and present it to judges and families.

  • Open-ended brief
  • Community-impact judging criterion
  • Public showcase evening

Want your school to enter a team?

Tell us your learners’ ages and we’ll share the next competition calendar and entry details.