Create a Nitro AI Judge account
Students need an account on the official Nitro AI Judge platform before competing in the Qualification Round.
This page walks students through the full competition pathway, from the open Qualification Round to CEOAI 2026, with the main steps, rules and links needed to participate.
Selection pathway
Students start with the open Qualification Round. Every later stage is invitation-only and depends on performance in the previous round.
Students invited to the National Round or Final Round must confirm their place within one week of receiving the invitation email. Students who qualify for the Final Round in Dubai or for CEOAI in Romania should be ready to travel, and travel costs will be covered by our sponsors. Please find the step by step guide to sign up below.
Before the Qualification Round begins, students should create their official judge account, complete the registration form and get familiar with the competition environment.
Students need an account on the official Nitro AI Judge platform before competing in the Qualification Round.
Students must submit the official registration form so the organizer can confirm eligibility and send competition communication.
Students who want examples can practice on Nitro AI contests to understand the environment and the style of AI problems.
Use the guide below to understand what students need at each stage, what the round looks like and which action to take next.
The Qualification Round is the open entry point into Neurora AI for eligible middle school and high school students.
Top 120 students advance to the National Round.
The National Round is invitation-only for students who finish within the published qualification cutoff on this website.
Top 25 students advance to the Final Round.
The Final Round is invitation-only for students who finish within the published Final Round cutoff on this website.
On-site round in Dubai at GEMS School of Research and Innovation. Top 4 students are selected for the UAE team at CEOAI 2026.
The Top 4 students selected after the Final Round will represent the UAE at CEOAI 2026 in Romania.
Top 4 students selected in the Final Round will form the UAE team for CEOAI 2026.
If there are any questions about registration, qualification, travel or participation, students should reach out to us at +971585966867 or reservations@algolymp.com.