IdeateCOMM Challenge 2025
IdeateCOMM Challenge 2025
IdeateCOMM Challenge 2025
Solve pressing societal issues with like minded individuals.
Solve pressing societal issues with like minded individuals.
Solve pressing societal issues with like minded individuals.
Equip yourself with the relevant skills and background information to solve real world problems.
Equip yourself with the relevant skills and background information to solve real world problems.
Equip yourself with the relevant skills and background information to solve real world problems.
Organized by
Organized by
Organized by
Overview
Overview
Overview
A nationwide social hackathon
A nationwide social hackathon
A nationwide social hackathon
Previous runs of IdeateCOMM tackled topics such as food wastage (2021), food production (2022), elderly citizens (2023) and intellectual disabilities (2024).
Previous runs of IdeateCOMM tackled topics such as food wastage (2021), food production (2022), elderly citizens (2023) and intellectual disabilities (2024).
Previous runs of IdeateCOMM tackled topics such as food wastage (2021), food production (2022), elderly citizens (2023) and intellectual disabilities (2024).
Expert-led workshops
Expert-led workshops
Expert-led workshops
Join thematic masterclasses and hands-on sessions to kickstart your ideas.
Join thematic masterclasses and hands-on sessions to kickstart your ideas.
Join thematic masterclasses and hands-on sessions to kickstart your ideas.
22 Sep - 4 Oct
22 Sep - 4 Oct
22 Sep - 4 Oct
Hack, innovate, and build impactful solutions at your own pace over 12 days.
Hack, innovate, and build impactful solutions at your own pace over 12 days.
Hack, innovate, and build impactful solutions at your own pace over 12 days.
All students welcome
All students welcome
All students welcome
Open to all Poly, JC, and ITE students!
Form a team of 3–5 and start building.
Open to all Poly, JC, and ITE students!
Form a team of 3–5 and start building.
Open to all Poly, JC, and ITE students!
Form a team of 3–5 and start building.
Event details
Event details
Event details
Empowering Individuals with Disabilities through Active Living
Empowering Individuals with Disabilities through Active Living
Empowering Individuals with Disabilities through Active Living
Ageless Bicyclists (ABL) is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals with diverse abilities including those recovering from stroke, spinal injuries, or special needs through inclusive cycling programmes.
In collaboration with ABL, we aim to foster innovation and create practical, exercise-based solutions that support the rehabilitation of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and stroke.
Ageless Bicyclists (ABL) is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals with diverse abilities including those recovering from stroke, spinal injuries, or special needs through inclusive cycling programmes.
In collaboration with ABL, we aim to foster innovation and create practical, exercise-based solutions that support the rehabilitation of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and stroke.
Ageless Bicyclists (ABL) is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals with diverse abilities including those recovering from stroke, spinal injuries, or special needs through inclusive cycling programmes.
In collaboration with ABL, we aim to foster innovation and create practical, exercise-based solutions that support the rehabilitation of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and stroke.
3 problem statements
3 problem statements
3 problem statements
Prize pool of $2200
Prize pool of $2200
Prize pool of $2200
No prior knowledge needed
No prior knowledge needed
No prior knowledge needed
Timeline
Timeline
Timeline
Competition Flow
Competition Flow
Competition Flow
End of Registration
16th Sep, 2359
End of Registration
16th Sep, 2359
End of Registration
16th Sep, 2359
Day 1 - Opening Ceremony
Form a deeper understanding of problem statements and brainstorm solutions. Attend workshops to enhance your ideas with relevant technologies.
22nd Sep, 0900 to 1800
Day 1 - Opening Ceremony
Form a deeper understanding of problem statements and brainstorm solutions. Attend workshops to enhance your ideas with relevant technologies.
22nd Sep, 0900 to 1800
Day 1 - Opening Ceremony
Form a deeper understanding of problem statements and brainstorm solutions. Attend workshops to enhance your ideas with relevant technologies.
22nd Sep, 0900 to 1800
Day 2 - Facilities Open (Optional)
Classrooms and labs are open for you and your team to work on your projects throughout the day.
24th Sep, 0900 to 1800
Day 2 - Facilities Open (Optional)
Classrooms and labs are open for you and your team to work on your projects throughout the day.
24th Sep, 0900 to 1800
Day 2 - Facilities Open (Optional)
Classrooms and labs are open for you and your team to work on your projects throughout the day.
24th Sep, 0900 to 1800
Day 3 - Judging Day
Showcase your projects in a massive exhibition showcase! Shortlisted teams will present in the final round.
4th Oct, 0900 to 1700
Day 3 - Judging Day
Showcase your projects in a massive exhibition showcase! Shortlisted teams will present in the final round.
4th Oct, 0900 to 1700
Day 3 - Judging Day
Showcase your projects in a massive exhibition showcase! Shortlisted teams will present in the final round.
4th Oct, 0900 to 1700
Workshops & Webinars
Workshops & Webinars
Workshops & Webinars
Level up your engineering game!
Level up your engineering game!
Level up your engineering game!
No prior knowledge needed. Pick up these must-have skills on Day 1 to build the best solutions!
No prior knowledge needed. Pick up these must-have skills on Day 1 to build the best solutions!
No prior knowledge needed. Pick up these must-have skills on Day 1 to build the best solutions!
Pitching and Presenting
Pitching and Presenting
Pitching and Presenting
Discover essential business strategies to effectively sell and promote your innovative concepts.
Discover essential business strategies to effectively sell and promote your innovative concepts.
Discover essential business strategies to effectively sell and promote your innovative concepts.
Digital Fabrication
Digital Fabrication
Digital Fabrication
Get hands-on experience with Ngee Ann Poly's 3D printers and prototype your ideas with precision.
Get hands-on experience with Ngee Ann Poly's 3D printers and prototype your ideas with precision.
Get hands-on experience with Ngee Ann Poly's 3D printers and prototype your ideas with precision.
Internet of Things
Internet of Things
Internet of Things
Learn to create interactive circuits and IoT systems that sense, process, and communicate data in real time.
Learn to create interactive circuits and IoT systems that sense, process, and communicate data in real time.
Learn to create interactive circuits and IoT systems that sense, process, and communicate data in real time.
Website Design with Flutterflow
Website Design with Flutterflow
Website Design with Flutterflow
Master the art of creating stunning, user-friendly web and app prototypes with minimal coding.
Master the art of creating stunning, user-friendly web and app prototypes with minimal coding.
Master the art of creating stunning, user-friendly web and app prototypes with minimal coding.
Previous Years
Previous Years
Previous Years
IdeateComm 2024
IdeateComm 2024
IdeateComm 2024
Our winners
Our winners
Our winners
1st Place: PB&J
2nd Place: ALDite
3rd Place: Abilities Unlimited
1st Place: PB&J
2nd Place: ALDite
3rd Place: Abilities Unlimited
1st Place: PB&J
2nd Place: ALDite
3rd Place: Abilities Unlimited
Overarching Theme
How can we enable individuals with intellectual disabilities to be able to carry out their daily activities and live more independently in an easy, safe, and accessible way?
Overarching Theme
How can we enable individuals with intellectual disabilities to be able to carry out their daily activities and live more independently in an easy, safe, and accessible way?
Overarching Theme
How can we enable individuals with intellectual disabilities to be able to carry out their daily activities and live more independently in an easy, safe, and accessible way?
Areas of Focus
1. Wayfinding to enable independent travelling for ID clients 2. Making purchases at Retail/F&B establishments in the community in an easy, safe and controlled way
Areas of Focus
1. Wayfinding to enable independent travelling for ID clients 2. Making purchases at Retail/F&B establishments in the community in an easy, safe and controlled way
Areas of Focus
1. Wayfinding to enable independent travelling for ID clients 2. Making purchases at Retail/F&B establishments in the community in an easy, safe and controlled way
Partnered with Industry Experts
Organised by Toa Payoh East Youth Network, Marymount Youth Network and NP Engineering Interest Group (EIG) in collaboration with MINDS.
Partnered with Industry Experts
Organised by Toa Payoh East Youth Network, Marymount Youth Network and NP Engineering Interest Group (EIG) in collaboration with MINDS.
Partnered with Industry Experts
Organised by Toa Payoh East Youth Network, Marymount Youth Network and NP Engineering Interest Group (EIG) in collaboration with MINDS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Hope these will answer your questions
Hope these will answer your questions
Hope these will answer your questions
What is a hackathon? What will I be doing?
Hackathons are fun events where people come together to collaborate, brainstorm and build solutions within a short timeframe. You'll be tackling real-world problems by using technology and design to create innovative prototypes. Join us to learn new skills, work with others and turn your ideas into impactful solutions, while having fun in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
What is a hackathon? What will I be doing?
Hackathons are fun events where people come together to collaborate, brainstorm and build solutions within a short timeframe. You'll be tackling real-world problems by using technology and design to create innovative prototypes. Join us to learn new skills, work with others and turn your ideas into impactful solutions, while having fun in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
What is a hackathon? What will I be doing?
Hackathons are fun events where people come together to collaborate, brainstorm and build solutions within a short timeframe. You'll be tackling real-world problems by using technology and design to create innovative prototypes. Join us to learn new skills, work with others and turn your ideas into impactful solutions, while having fun in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Do I need to have prior knowledge in coding/engineering?
Nope, you don't need to, though having some basic programming and designing knowledge will help a bit. Workshops are organised to equip you with valuable skills and knowledge throughout the competition, which you can find more about above and on our instagram page.
Do I need to have prior knowledge in coding/engineering?
Nope, you don't need to, though having some basic programming and designing knowledge will help a bit. Workshops are organised to equip you with valuable skills and knowledge throughout the competition, which you can find more about above and on our instagram page.
Do I need to have prior knowledge in coding/engineering?
Nope, you don't need to, though having some basic programming and designing knowledge will help a bit. Workshops are organised to equip you with valuable skills and knowledge throughout the competition, which you can find more about above and on our instagram page.
Is this a physical or online hackathon?
All events will be held physically at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Teams are required to show up on both Day 1 (Opening Ceremony and Workshops) and 3 (Judging Day). Day 2 is optional and is for teams who wish to utilise our facilities to develop our projects.
Is this a physical or online hackathon?
All events will be held physically at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Teams are required to show up on both Day 1 (Opening Ceremony and Workshops) and 3 (Judging Day). Day 2 is optional and is for teams who wish to utilise our facilities to develop our projects.
Is this a physical or online hackathon?
All events will be held physically at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Teams are required to show up on both Day 1 (Opening Ceremony and Workshops) and 3 (Judging Day). Day 2 is optional and is for teams who wish to utilise our facilities to develop our projects.
What do I have to submit by Judging Day?
You'll need to present a working prototype by the end of the two weeks. The choice of what to use is up to you; it can be hardware, software, or a mix of both! We look forward to seeing your creative submissions 😁
What do I have to submit by Judging Day?
You'll need to present a working prototype by the end of the two weeks. The choice of what to use is up to you; it can be hardware, software, or a mix of both! We look forward to seeing your creative submissions 😁
What do I have to submit by Judging Day?
You'll need to present a working prototype by the end of the two weeks. The choice of what to use is up to you; it can be hardware, software, or a mix of both! We look forward to seeing your creative submissions 😁
What materials and services will I be provided with for this competition?
Every team will receive components such as an ESP32, breadboard, LDRs, Servos, and more! We also have materials such as plywood, arcylic and other sensors and modules that will be provided on an as-needed basis. NP's Maker's Academy will also be open throughout, where you can utilise the facilities there including 3D printers and laser cutters.
What materials and services will I be provided with for this competition?
Every team will receive components such as an ESP32, breadboard, LDRs, Servos, and more! We also have materials such as plywood, arcylic and other sensors and modules that will be provided on an as-needed basis. NP's Maker's Academy will also be open throughout, where you can utilise the facilities there including 3D printers and laser cutters.
What materials and services will I be provided with for this competition?
Every team will receive components such as an ESP32, breadboard, LDRs, Servos, and more! We also have materials such as plywood, arcylic and other sensors and modules that will be provided on an as-needed basis. NP's Maker's Academy will also be open throughout, where you can utilise the facilities there including 3D printers and laser cutters.
Can I start building my prototype before the hackathon?
Nope! You're only allowed to start building after the Opening Ceremony on 22nd Septermber. No reusing of previous projects too!
Can I start building my prototype before the hackathon?
Nope! You're only allowed to start building after the Opening Ceremony on 22nd Septermber. No reusing of previous projects too!
Can I start building my prototype before the hackathon?
Nope! You're only allowed to start building after the Opening Ceremony on 22nd Septermber. No reusing of previous projects too!
I have more questions!
Contact us at ideatecomm@gmail.com with your queries and we will reply to you shortly!
I have more questions!
Contact us at ideatecomm@gmail.com with your queries and we will reply to you shortly!
I have more questions!
Contact us at ideatecomm@gmail.com with your queries and we will reply to you shortly!
IdeateCOMM 2025
IdeateCOMM 2025
IdeateCOMM 2025
Build a real product with real impact.
Build a real product with real impact.
Build a real product with real impact.
Register by filling up this sign up form. We'll see you there!
Register by filling up this sign up form. We'll see you there!
Register by filling up this sign up form. We'll see you there!