Los RetoTech robotics kits This course has become one of the most visible tools for bringing technology into classrooms throughout Spain and parts of Portugal. Through this initiative of the Endesa FoundationHundreds of educational centers are receiving specific robotics and programming materials with which students will have to design solutions to real problems in their environment.
This new edition of the program, now in its eleventh year, consolidates RetoTech as a reference in STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) in the Iberian Peninsula. The project not only provides physical resources, but also promotes a different way of teaching, much more practical, collaborative, and connected to the reality that students experience.
RetoTech robotics kits: a commitment to technology with purpose
In the 11th edition of the program, the The Endesa Foundation has selected 286 educational centers Schools and institutes from different levels and autonomous communities, as well as the Lisbon district, participate with their own projects. These schools and institutes receive RetoTech robotics kits equipped with technological materials adapted to classroom work, with which they will have to develop a project during the course that combines robotics, programming and innovation.
The program's philosophy is based on students using Robotics as a tool to solve real challengesWhether from the school environment or the immediate social context. It's not just about learning to operate components or program, but about understanding technology as a means to improve people's daily lives, foster creativity, and enhance critical thinking.
RetoTech is developed in centers in Madrid, Aragon, Andalusia, Catalonia, Extremadura, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands and in the district of Lisbonconfiguring a collaborative work network between teachers and studentsThe geographical dimension of the project allows for the sharing of diverse experiences, approaches, and solutions, but with one common element: the use of the RetoTech robotics kits as the cornerstone of technological learning.
Since its launch in 2016, the initiative has managed to involve more than 1.400 educational centers, 60.000 students and 5.000 teachersWith the current edition, the figures will grow to exceed 1.700 centers and 70.000 studentsconsolidating an educational ecosystem where robotics and programming cease to be anecdotal and become a regular part of classroom work.
Beyond the numbers, the impact of the RetoTech robotics kits This is reflected in the way students approach problems: working in teams, testing, making mistakes, and improving their prototypes, guided by a teaching staff that is also receiving a specific training to accompany this methodological change.
Andalusia: Tomares, venue for the delivery of RetoTech robotics kits
In Andalusia, the Sevillian municipality of take It has become one of the main focuses of the program by hosting the Regional event for the delivery of RetoTech robotics kitsThe event was held at the CEIP Tomás de Ybarra, center chosen to represent the 67 Andalusian schools and institutes selected in this edition.
During the event, a symbolic handover of the robotics kits, equipped with specific technological materialsto representatives of the participating centers. The meeting was chaired by Mayor of Tomares, José María Soriano, Together with the Director General of Innovation and Teacher Training of the Regional Government of Andalusia, María Estela Villalba, as well as the Rafael Sánchez Durán, director of Endesa in Andalusia, Extremadura, Ceuta and MelillaThey also played a prominent role Carmen Moreno, director of the CEIP Tomás de Ybarra school, and the Marta Tobías, project manager at Fundación Endesa.
The mayor emphasized the importance of the CEIP Tomás de Ybarra has been the center chosen throughout the community for this symbolic act, highlighting the school's commitment to the Educational innovation and STEM vocationsFor the municipality, becoming the venue for the delivery of the RetoTech robotics kits It means placing itself on the map of initiatives that aim to prepare young people for the technological challenges of the future.
In the case of Andalusia, participation is especially broad: 67 educational centers have been selected, of which 23 correspond to Primary Education y 43 to Secondary EducationThey are spread throughout the community: 14 in Seville, 11 in Malaga, 10 in Almeria, 9 in Granada, 6 in Cadiz, 6 in Cordoba, 6 in Jaen and 5 in HuelvaIn total, the following are expected to participate: more than 2.450 Andalusian students, which includes the students of the CEIP Tomás de Ybarra itself.
The program is not limited to the delivery of materials. teachers from each Andalusian center selected have online and in-person training focused on the two main blocks of the project: robotics and programmingThese courses can be recognized with credits according to the regulations of the Junta de Andalucía, which contributes to strengthening the professional development of teachers in technological fields.
The presence of educational and municipal authorities in Tomares demonstrates the institutional interest in the RetoTech robotics kits They should reach classrooms not just as a one-off resource, but as the foundation for stable projects. The focus is on enabling primary and secondary school students to experiment with technological solutions that address real-life situations in their school and social environment.
Balearic Islands: 24 centers debut RetoTech robotics kits in Palma
In the Balearic Islands, the delivery of the RetoTech robotics kits It has materialized in a symbolic act held in the Balmes de Palma Private Schoolwhich acted as host for the 24 selected centers in the archipelago. There, students and teachers were able to see firsthand the technological equipment they will use during the course to develop their projects.
The event was attended by the Minister of Education and Universities, Antoni Vera, And Martí Ribas, director of Endesa in the Balearic Islands, in addition to the director of the host center, Victor Castillo, and the project manager of the Endesa Foundation, Miquel Ángel MarínThey all emphasized the role of these kits in bringing robotics and programming closer to the daily life of classrooms in the Balearic Islands.
In this edition, the 24 educational centers in the Balearic Islands those participating in RetoTech include 8 Primary Education groups and 16 Secondary Education groupsIt is expected that almost 900 students from the archipelago get involved in the design of technological solutions, working as a team and using the kits to address problems that affect their school environment or their community.
As in the rest of the territories, the program offers to Balearic teachers receive specific training in robotics and programmingcombining face-to-face and online sessions. This training aims to ensure that teachers feel comfortable using the RetoTech robotics kits in the classroom and can integrate them into their teaching program in a coherent and continuous manner.
During the act, Martí Ribas He emphasized that the intention of the initiative is that “Technology should cease to be just a concept and become an experience that fosters the talent and creativity of young people.Along the same lines, the minister Antoni Vera He stressed that projects like this are fundamental for students in the Balearic Islands to be prepared for the challenges of the 21st century, highlighting that they promote the creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to solve real-world problems.
Canary Islands: six years integrating RetoTech robotics kits into their classrooms
The Canary archipelago now has six editions participating in RetoTechAnd in this 11th edition, it is present once again with 16 selected educational centersThe schools and institutes on the islands have received their RetoTech robotics kits in an event that took place in the IES Playa de Arinaga, in Gran Canaria, where the symbolic handover took place.
The meeting was attended by Territorial Director of Education for the province of Las Palmas, María del Mar Méndez, as well as the José Manuel Valle Feijóo, Director of Institutional Relations at Endesa in the Canary Islands, in addition to the director of the host center, Daniel baptist, the professor who is leading the project, José Hernández, and the head of communications for Endesa in the Canary Islands, Delia JiménezDuring the event, the student Juan Manuel Alemán Ruano He was in charge of receiving the first of the kits on behalf of the rest of the students.
In total, these 16 centers in the Canary Islands participate with approximately 600 students from different secondary education groups, who will work with the RetoTech robotics kits to develop projects focused on improving their environment. In the six years the islands have participated in the program, the following have already joined: 60 educational centers and more than 2.400 studentsThis shows a progressive consolidation of robotics and programming in the Canary Islands education system.
The program in the Canary Islands maintains the same structure as in the rest of the regions: in collaboration with the Education Departments and with the support of BQ EducationThe schools are challenged to design technological solutions that address educational or social needs. To do this, the teaching staff receives Online and in-person training in robotics and programming, which may be recognized with credits according to regional regulations.
During the presentation, José Manuel Valle Feijóo He emphasized that RetoTech not only brings robotics and programming into the classroom, but also promotes “a different way of thinking and creating“Inviting students from the Canary Islands to see technology as a tool to transform their environment. For their part, María del Mar Méndez He emphasized that science is present in all aspects of daily life and that the students participating in this initiative are destined to be part of the researchers of the future.
Teacher training, regional festivals and awards linked to robotics kits
One of the pillars of the program is the support for teachersTeachers from the 286 selected centers receive Specific training in the two main areas of the project: robotics and programmingThis training combines online and face-to-face modalities, and in many cases is recognized as official training with credits, according to the regulations of each autonomous community.
This commitment to teacher training makes it easier for the RetoTech robotics kits They should be effectively integrated into the curriculum, beyond isolated activities. The idea is that they can be used in different subjects and levels, fostering active methodologies, interdisciplinary projects, and experimentation-based learning.
At the end of the 2025-2026 academic year, the participating centers will present their projects in regional festivals organized in each participating territory. At these meetings, students will have the opportunity to showcase the results of months of work with the robotics kits, share experiences with other centers and learn about proposals developed in different contexts.
Within the framework of these festivals, the The Endesa Foundation will award a total of 24 prizes to the most outstanding projects. Among them are the Endesa Foundation Awards, of a national nature, which include Bitbloq digital itinerary access licenses, aimed at further exploring programming and robotics.
In addition, they will be granted 14 Professor Awards at the regional level, two for each participating community, which consist of one 3D printer and training in 3D design and printingThey will also be delivered seven additional prizes, one for each participating territory, awarded by an Endesa jury to those projects focused on the sustainability, energy efficiency, or improving the planetthus reinforcing the environmental dimension of the program.
RetoTech and its robotics kits as an engine for educational change
Since its inception, the initiative of the Endesa Foundation has sought to maximize its social impact through educationaligning with its overall objective of contributing to the progress of the environments in which the company operates. RetoTech robotics kits They fall within that line of work, as a concrete tool to promote quality education adapted to current challenges.
The foundation combines this project with other lines of action that provide opportunities for vulnerable groups, support the culture and art and promote initiatives related to sustainability. In the case of RetoTech, the focus is on enabling students to develop digital and technological skills that will be key to their academic and professional future, without losing sight of the social and environmental impact of their proposals.
Today, the program has established itself as one of the most recognized educational initiatives in Spain and Portugal in the field of technology applied to the classroom. The combination of robotics kits, teacher training, regional festivals, and an awards system It creates a motivating environment for both students and teachers, which makes it easier for the experiences to last over time.
The various editions of the project have demonstrated that, when adequate resources and pedagogical support are available, the Robotics and programming can be integrated naturally in the classroom, even at early stages. The result is a more autonomous student body, capable of working in teams and tackling open-ended problems by adjusting their solutions through trial and error.
With the expansion of the RetoTech robotics kits for communities such as Andalusia, the Balearic Islands, or the Canary IslandsAnd with its presence in other territories of Spain and Lisbon, the initiative reinforces a practical, project-oriented learning model connected to reality, which is helping to gradually transform the way technology is taught and learned in educational centers.
