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What is IGO?
International Greenwich Olympiad (IGO) is a Project Olympiad organized and hosted by North London Grammar School in London, United Kingdom.
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Our Mission
The mission of IGO is to create a collaborative yet competitive environment in which students can present their innovative
ideas to take on today’s challenges in energy, engineering, and environment, which will ensure a sustainable world for tomorrow.
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Get Involved
Start with what you are passionate about and what you’re good at...
view more A Guide on How to Join IGO
Follow these three simple steps to participate in the International Greenwich Olympiad. Click on any step below to learn the specific requirements.
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Choose the Category
Find the perfect fit for your innovative idea.
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Develop Your Project
Bring your ideas to life using our guidelines.
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Apply to IGO
Finalise your submission and register online.
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Browse Categories
Step 1: Choose Category
Explore our wide range of options to find where your project belongs.
- There are 15 different categories available.
- Select the one that allows your project to shine the brightest.
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Get Started Guide
Step 2: Develop Project
Use the resources provided on our website to build your submission.
- See the "Get Started" guide on the website.
- Projects can be Individual or in Teams.
- Integrate project with UN SDGs .
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Go to Registration
Step 3: Apply to IGO
Ready to submit? Here is how the registration process works:
- Complete your project files.
- Have your Supervisor register the project.
- Your supervisor will add you to the platform.
IGO 2026 Calendar
1st September
Registration Period Begins
The official start of the registration window for IGO 2026.
Registration Period Ends
Deadline for individual participants.
1st March
15th March
Finalists Announced
Finallist of teams/individuals qualifying for the IGO 2026 is published.
IGO 2026 Online
The first phase of the Olympiad, held virtually.
16th May
14 - 20 June
IGO 2026 Global
The main, global-stage competition and events.
IGO 2026 Schedule
Arrival
14 JUNE
Oxford Excursion & Opening Ceremony
15 JUNE
Judging and Public Viewing
16 JUNE
All Day Excursion in London
17 JUNE
All Day Excursion in London
18 JUNE
Half Day Excursion & Awards
19 JUNE
Departure
20 JUNE
