Welcome to ICL 2025 - the ultimate global coding battleground where young innovators turn ideas into impact. Whether you're a beginner or a coding prodigy, this is your chance to solve real-world problems, showcase your skills, and join a movement of tech changemakers!
This season, ICL features two major categories:
Theme 2025: "Pioneer the Future: Build, Survive, and Thrive in the Cosmos!"
Calling all visionary coders! This year’s challenge takes you beyond Earth—design games that simulate humanity’s next giant leap: colonizing space! Whether it’s building a Martian city, mining asteroids for rare minerals, or negotiating peace with alien civilizations, your game will inspire players to think like interstellar explorers.
Game platforms/tools: Scratch, Unity, Godot, Roblox Studio, Python, JavaScript, etc.
Theme 2025: "Tech for Good"
Build apps that tackle global issues—health, education, climate, or social justice. Open-source = more collaboration, more innovation!
Tech Stack: Flutter, React Native, Firebase, Android Studio, GitHub, etc.
Get ready to dive into the lush world of sustainability and embark on an "Eco-Friendly Quest" for this year's game development competition! We're thrilled to see how your creativity can intertwine with eco-conscious practices to create an unforgettable gaming experience. Here are some hints and ideas to guide you on this green adventure.
In the "Eco-Friendly Exploration," your mission is to develop a game that not only entertains but also educates players on the importance of sustainability. Think of it as a journey through a virtual world where eco-conscious decisions, renewable energy, and environmental stewardship are central to the gameplay.
Remember, the goal is to inspire players to think about their ecological footprint and their positive impact on the virtual and real worlds.
We can't wait to see the incredible worlds you'll create and the positive impact your games will have on players. Let the Eco-Friendly Exploration begin!
Best of luck, and happy coding! 🌿🎮
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ICL is a premier global coding competition where young innovators (ages 6-18) develop open-source games or apps addressing real-world challenges. This year features:
Registration Ends : 25 April 2025
Theme Deep-Dive Webinar: 27 April 2025
Submission Deadline: 1 June 2025
Winners Announced: 15 June 2025
Dates are tentative and subject to change.
Yes! Two categories:
Students should work individually on projects, teamwork is not allowed.
Login to your account and upload your presentation video along with your code.
Required materials:
Judges (including Dr. Frithi Herbert) will assess:
No restrictions! Use any language/tool:
No restrictions! Use any language/tool:
ICL is powered by STEM LAB Trading LLC, a global STEM education leader with 150+ school partnerships across UAE, USA, and India.