Tech Kids Grand Prix 2026 receives record 11,807 applications

The Tech Kids Grand Prix 2026, a major programming contest for elementary school students in Japan, has received a record-breaking 11,807 applications. Co-hosted by CA Tech Kids and TV Asahi, the competition aims to discover and nurture the next generation of digital creators.

To support participants, organizers released six new free programming educational materials and conducted outreach through online events and school visits, assisting over 500 children in their creative processes. The competition will proceed through four stages of regional qualifying rounds across six areas in Japan, eventually selecting eight finalists for the grand final in February 2027 at Shibuya Hikarie in Tokyo. The winners will compete for a total prize pool of 1 million yen.