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.

Countdown to Briefing Session (Nov 06, 2026)

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Track Themes

🏙Singapore Smart City

Design innovative applications that enhance urban living, community management, and modern digital infrastructures.

🏠️Singapore Smart Home

Create innovative smart home applications that enhance everyday living, home automation, and connected digital experiences through AI and IoT.

🌱Smart & Green Singapore

Develop sustainable and eco-friendly technological solutions powered by AI and IoT to contribute to a greener city environment.

Schedule & Timeline

Sep 21, 2026 Publicity Launch & Registrations Open

Nov 06, 2026 Singapore Briefing Session

Feb, 2027 Training Workshops

Apr 14, 2027 Grand Finals & Award Ceremony FINALS

JUL 14, 2027 International Competition

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.
➢Entries must be completed personally by the students.
➢All entries must be original works. Plagiarism is prohibited.
➢Fee : SGD$50

Awards & Recognition

Top Honors

🏆 Champion|🥈 1st Runner-up|🥉 2nd Runner-up

Special Recognition Awards

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

Grand Finals Venue

HK Tech 300

📍 8/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong

JUL 24, 2027

Global Timeline

Registration Opens

School representatives complete the online application to verify eligibility.

Sep 21, 2026

Singapore Regional Grand Final

Live presentation and project evaluation for shortlisted teams in Singapore.

March-April 2027

Hong Kong Regional Grand Final

Live presentation and project evaluation for shortlisted teams in Hong Kong.

Apr 24, 2027

Mainland China Regional Grand Final

Live presentation and project evaluation for shortlisted teams in Mainland China.

Mar 08, 2027

Grand Finals & Ceremony

Representative teams gather for live demonstrations and the award ceremony.

To Be Announced

Awards & Recognition

Celebrated across multiple technical and innovation dimensions.

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Second Place

1st RUNNER-UP

Trophy + Certificates + Runner-Up Medals

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Grand Title

CHAMPION

Trophy + Certificates + Winner Medals + Mentorship Voucher

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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