The 1st SMARTHON CUP Singapore Smart City AI Challenge
Jointly Organized by STEM Academy SG & SMARTHON Education
The 1st SMARTHON Cup
Singapore Smart City AI Challenge
// Empower Youth Innovation • Shape a Smart Future
Enhancing STEAM knowledge, broadening international horizons, and bringing fresh youthful creativity to Singapore's world-class Smart City vision.
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Smart City Themes
🌱Smart & Green Singapore
Develop sustainable and eco-friendly technological solutions powered by AI and IoT to contribute to a greener city environment.
🏙️Singapore Smart City
Design innovative applications that enhance urban living, community management, and modern digital infrastructures.
🚌Smart Public Transport
Reimagine futuristic mobility solutions, intelligent traffic management, and smart transit systems for urban commute.
Schedule & Timeline
NOV 06, 2026
Singapore Briefing Session
JAN 01, 2027
Publicity Launch & Registrations Open
MAR 31 & APR 24, 2027
Interactive Training Workshops
JUN 15, 2027
Preliminary Round Submission Deadline
JUN 30, 2027
Announcement of Finalists
JUL 24, 2027
Grand Finals & Award Ceremony
FINALS
Categories & Guidelines
Age Categories
- ➢Primary Category: Ages 7–12
- ➢Secondary Category: Ages 13–18
Team Rules
- ➢Each team consists of 1 mentor and 2–4 students.
- ➢Each institution may register up to 3 teams.
- ➢Entries must be completed personally by the students.
- ➢All entries must be original works. Plagiarism is prohibited.
Awards & Recognition
Top Honors
🏆 Champion|🥈 1st Runner-up|🥉 2nd Runner-up
Special Recognition Awards
Grand Finals Venue
Singapore EXPO Hall 2B
📍 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
JUL 24, 2027
Awards & Recognition
Celebrated across multiple technical and innovation dimensions.
Second Place
1st RUNNER-UP
Trophy + Certificates + Runner-Up Medals
Grand Title
CHAMPION
Trophy + Certificates + Winner Medals + Mentorship Voucher
Third Place
2nd RUNNER-UP
Trophy + Certificates + Runner-Up Medals
SPECIAL RECOGNITION CATEGORIES
⚡ Best AI Innovation Award
🇸🇬 Best Smart Nation Solution Award
🚀 Best Future Concept Award
🌱 Best Sustainable City Award
🛠️ Best Engineering Design Award
🎤 Best Presentation Award
🤝 Best Team Collaboration Award
💼 Most Commercial Potential Award
🏫 Best School Participation Award