UIU came in first among Asian teams at the University Rover Challenge in 2023.

The UIU Mars rover team, with TELOS and ICARUS, won first place in Asia at the 2023 University Rover Challenge and ranked 9th globally among 37 finalists. They excelled in the SAR video submission and showcased TELOS's capabilities in scientific exploration. In the final round, they secured 2nd place globally in 'Extreme Delivery.' Led by Akib Zaman, the team comprises over 25 students from diverse disciplines and has been active since June 2021. Their achievement reflects Asian talent in STEM and aims to inspire future generations. Additionally, five other Bangladeshi universities participated in the competition.