# Venezuelan scientific and robotics training initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuelan-scientific-and-robotics-training-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-01T23:40:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In Aragua, Fundacite has reactivated training at the Ingenio-Bot Robotics Nucleus in Ciudad MCY. Supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology, this initiative focuses on programming, electronics, and prototype design for children and youth as part of the national Semilleros Científicos program.

Following this, Fundacite Carabobo and the Universidad Nacional de las Comunas (Unacom) launched a robotics and electronics training program for students and staff. This initiative utilizes the ‘Pequeños Ingenieros’ (Little Engineers) curriculum and the Canaima GNU/Linux 8.2 Semillero Científico distribution to promote technological sovereignty through a STEM-based approach.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Fundacite Carabobo and Unacom launch robotics training program

Fundacite Carabobo and Unacom have launched a robotics and electronics training program for students and teachers in Carabobo, Venezuela, using free software and STEM methodologies.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fundacite-carabobo-and-unacom-launch-robotics-training-program

### 2026-09-10: Fundacite Aragua reactivates youth robotics and science training

Fundacite Aragua has reactivated robotics and scientific training programs for youth in Venezuela, focusing on programming, electronics, and logical reasoning through the Semilleros Científicos program.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fundacite-aragua-reactivates-youth-robotics-and-science-training

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