Driven builders
Motivated students who want to build advanced robots, and everything around them: software, hardware, events, partnerships and design.
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Apply to KAIRA
KAIRA is the robotics club in Karlsruhe. We build robots, organize events and bring students, founders, industry and research together around robotics. As a member, you’ll help shape all of it from the beginning.
Applications close in
Applications close on 9 November 2026, 23:59 (CET).
- Deadline
- 09.11.2026, 23:59
- Takes about
- 20–30 min
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001 — Who we’re looking for
No robotics background needed
Robotics needs more than engineers. We welcome applicants from every field, because events, community and our network need driven people too.
Here in Karlsruhe
Anyone can apply. Membership means active, regular participation in person, so you should live in Karlsruhe or be able to be here regularly.
002 — Where you can contribute
Pick every area you’re interested in. “Not sure yet” is totally fine.
Tech — Software
Robot learning, perception, SLAM, motion planning, embedded software, simulation and infrastructure.
Tech — Hardware
Mechanical design & CAD, electronics & PCBs, mechatronics, sensors, power systems and manufacturing.
Tech — Education
Hackathon challenges, hands-on workshops, tech talks, demo robots and mentoring beginners.
Operations
Event planning & logistics, finance, legal & governance, internal processes and people.
Partnerships & Ecosystem
Sponsors, university & research partners, our founder community and investor relations.
Marketing, Comms & Design
Social media, video & photography, writing, branding, web design, community and PR.
003 — Timeline
- 09.10.
Applications open
The form is live. The earlier you apply, the earlier we review your application.
- 09.11.
Deadline
Applications close at 23:59. We read every application personally.
- 11.–14.11.
Interviews
If we'd like to get to know you better, we invite you to a ~30-minute in-person interview in Karlsruhe.
- 16.–20.11.
Onboarding week
New members start together with our onboarding week.
Ready to build with us?
Questions? Reach out at info@kaira.ing or via our contact page.