Junior Coderz
Code Quest 2026
Code and Create with AI
A 3-week online competition where students aged 8–16 use coding and AI to turn their ideas into real digital businesses.
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Registration Deadline: 14 December 2026
Amazing Prizes
Win exciting prizes and get recognized for your hard work!
1st Prize
PlayStation 5
2nd Prize
Smart Band 11
3rd Prize
Gaming Keyboard & Mouse
Certificate for every finisher
Special certificates for Top 20
Top 20 present live, parents can watch
How the Competition Works
Build a Business with AI & Coding
From your first business idea to a website and marketing plan, create your own digital business with the help of weekly video guides, AI tools and coding.
After registering, students join our Code Quest WhatsApp group, where they’ll receive weekly video guides to help them build each part of their project step by step.
- Week 1
The Founder’s Blueprint
Dream up a business, map out how it will work and give it a brand people will remember.
- Business idea
- Business plan
- Branding
- Week 2
Open for Business
Give the business a home on the internet: a website that shows the world what it does.
- Website
- Week 3
Spread the Word
Launch the brand on Instagram and plan the marketing that brings the first customers in.
- Instagram page
- Marketing
Competition Timeline
Mark your calendar and be part of the journey!
Registration Deadline
14 December 2026
Early-bird price available in November
Competition Begins
15 December 2026
Start working on your missions
Final Submissions Due
5 January 2027
Submit your complete project
How It Works for Students
Step 1: Register
on the website before 15 December.
Step 2: Pay the fee
Early-bird price in November, regular price in December.
Step 3: Get added to our WhatsApp group
for all updates.
Step 4: Complete one mission
each week.
Step 5: Submit your final project
on the website by 5 January.
Age Categories
A Challenge Sized for Every Age
Everyone takes on the same three missions, with tasks scaled to each age group.
Ages 8 – 10
Explorers
- Simple, guided tasks
- Age-appropriate, easy-to-use tools
- Step-by-step videos for every mission
Ages 11 – 13
Builders
- More challenging tasks
- Real website and design tools
- More of their own decisions
Ages 14 – 16
Innovators
- Advanced, open-ended tasks
- Professional-style tools
- Complete business thinking, from plan to marketing
Learning Support
You’re not alone! We’ll guide you at every step!
Guidance Videos
Step-by-step videos for each mission.
Live Seminars
Sessions with experienced engineers and mentors.
WhatsApp Help
Get support and ask questions through our WhatsApp group.
AI Rules
- AI tools are allowed.
- You must be able to explain your work.
- Originality and understanding are part of judging.
Safety Rules
- Instagram accounts must be parent-managed.
- WhatsApp contact with parents only.
- Safe and respectful communication.
Hall of Fame
Code Quest 2025 Winners
Last year, Code Quest had two categories: Scratch for younger coders and Python for senior students.
Scratch category
The Top 5 Scratch Champions Are Here! | Code Quest 2025
Young coders built creative Scratch projects full of logic and imagination.
Read the Scratch winners blog
Python category
Junior Coderz Code Quest 2025 Python Winners Revealed: Who Took the Top Spot?
Senior students coded a complete School Management System in Python, without AI.
Read the Python winners blog
FAQs
Questions, Answered
Who can take part?
Students aged 8 to 16, in three categories: Explorers (8–10), Builders (11–13) and Innovators (14–16). Tasks are scaled to each age group.
When does Code Quest 2026 take place?
Registration is open now, until 14 December 2026. The competition runs from 15 December 2026 to 5 January 2027, when final projects are due. All times are Pakistan time.
Is there a fee?
Yes. There is a lower early-bird fee for registrations in November and the regular fee in December. The fee for your location is shown at the top of this page.
What will students build?
A business, in three missions: the idea, plan and branding in week 1, a website in week 2, and an Instagram page and marketing in week 3.
Can students use AI?
Yes, AI tools are allowed, but students must be able to explain all of their work. Originality and understanding are part of judging.
How will we get updates and help?
Through the Code Quest WhatsApp group, guidance videos and live seminars with our engineers. Junior Coderz contacts parents only.
Does my child need an Instagram account?
For the week 3 mission, yes. The account must be created and managed by a parent.
What can students win?
1st prize is a PlayStation 5, 2nd prize a Smart Band 11 and 3rd prize a gaming keyboard and mouse. Every finisher gets a certificate, and the top 20 get special certificates and present their work live.
Registration
Ready to Start Your Quest?
The competition starts on 15 December 2026. Registration is open now, and early-bird places are available throughout November.