IBCOLsince 2017
International Blockchain Olympiad
Young people apply blockchain and trust technologies to real-world challenges, themed around the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
BCTTIBCOL 2026 →
Olympiads
Design. Build. Test. Learn.
KBI organizes three online technical design competitions and two in-person commercial tech competitions.
International KBI Olympiads (I2OL)Blatt 2 / 4
Build the change you wish to see in the world
Each olympiad challenges young people to design solutions addressing real-world problems from first principles, and bring their best work to academic and industry subject matter experts from around the world.
IDSOLsince 2020
International Data Science Olympiad
Young people apply data science and AI to real-world challenges, themed around the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
DSAIIDSOL 2026 →
IQCOLsince 2026
International Quantum Computing Olympiad
Young people apply quantum computing and information theory to real-world challenges, themed around the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
QCITIQCOL 2026 →
How each olympiad runsBlatt 3 / 4
Four stages.
- 01
Registration
Secure a spot and verify credentials.
- 02
Training
Learn advanced methods through KBI’s Skillsprint.
- 03
Creation
Build an original project that turns insights into real-world solutions.
- 04
Submission
An international board of experts reviews each project.
Emerging Technologies Olympiads (ETO)Blatt 4 / 4
Where the best projects meet.
The Emerging Technologies Olympiads (ETO) are the combined meet competitions for quality and qualified projects from the three KBI Olympiads (IBCOL, IDSOL, IQCOL) to find the most promising projects for further commercial development through research or investment.
ETO West16–17 Oct 2027
Hosted by KBI West · Oxford and London
Focus on tech sovereignty, such as data privacy, geopolitical hedging, cybersecurity, open source, freedom vs responsibility, and global governance and regulations.
ETO East28–29 Oct 2027
Hosted by KBI East · Hong Kong and Shenzhen
Focus on the backstage aspects and infrastructures of innovation and technology, such as supply chain, logistics, trade, financing, manufacturing, and rapid prototyping.
Build the next bridge with us.
Students, educators, practitioners, and partners are welcome.