ideateCOMM Challenge 2026
ideateCOMM Challenge 2026
ideateCOMM Challenge 2026
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.
Organised by
Organised by
Organised by
Overview
Overview
A nationwide social hackathon
A nationwide social hackathon
A nationwide social hackathon
Previous runs of ideateCOMM Challenge tackled topics such as food wastage (2021), food production (2022), elderly citizens (2023), intellectual disabilities (2024), empowering disabilities (2025).
Previous runs of ideateCOMM Challenge tackled topics such as food wastage (2021), food production (2022), elderly citizens (2023), intellectual disabilities (2024), empowering disabilities (2025).
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.
28 Sep - 3 Oct
28 Sep - 3 Oct
28 Sep - 3 Oct
Hack, innovate, and build impactful solutions at your own pace over 6 days.
Hack, innovate, and build impactful solutions at your own pace over 6 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.
Event details
Event details
Designing Inclusive Spaces for Nostalgia and Community
Designing Inclusive Spaces for Nostalgia and Community
Designing Inclusive Spaces for Nostalgia and Community
MINT Museum of Toys is a the largest vintage museum in Asia housing over 50,000 collectibles and toys from different eras and cultures.
In collaboration with MINT, we aim to enhance the visitor experience by creating inclusive and accessible spaces that bring people of all backgrounds and abilities closer to nostalgia, shared memories and community.
MINT Museum of Toys is a the largest vintage museum in Asia housing over 50,000 collectibles and toys from different eras and cultures.
In collaboration with MINT, we aim to enhance the visitor experience by creating inclusive and accessible spaces that bring people of all backgrounds and abilities closer to nostalgia, shared memories and community.
3 problem statements
3 problem statements
Prize pool of $1200
Prize pool of $1200
No prior knowledge needed
No prior knowledge needed
Timeline
Timeline
Competition Flow
Competition Flow
Competition Flow
End of Registration
25th Sep, 2359
End of Registration
25th Sep, 2359
End of Registration
16th Sep, 2359
Day 1 - Opening Ceromony
Form a deeper understanding of problem statements and brainstorm solutions. Attend workshops to enhance your ideas with relevant technologies.
28th Sep, 0930 to 1730
Day 1 - Opening Ceromony
Form a deeper understanding of problem statements and brainstorm solutions. Attend workshops to enhance your ideas with relevant technologies.
28th Sep, 0930 to 1730
Day 1 - Opening Ceromony
Form a deeper understanding of problem statements and brainstorm solutions. Attend workshops to enhance your ideas with relevant technologies.
28th Sep, 0930 to 1730
Day 2 - Judging Day
Showcase your projects in a massive exhibition showcase! Shortlisted teams will present in the final round.
3th Oct, 0930 to 1800
Day 2 - Judging Day
Showcase your projects in a massive exhibition showcase! Shortlisted teams will present in the final round.
3th Oct, 0930 to 1800
Day 2 - Judging Day
Showcase your projects in a massive exhibition showcase! Shortlisted teams will present in the final round.
3th Oct, 0930 to 1800
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!
Pitching and Marketing
Pitching and Marketing
Pitching and Marketing
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.
UI/UX Design
UI/UX Design
UI/UX Design
Create intuitive and user-friendly app interfaces using Figma.
Create intuitive and user-friendly app interfaces using Figma.
Design Thinking
Design Thinking
Design Thinking
Learn to understand users needs, prototype ideas, improve solutions.
Learn to understand users needs, prototype ideas, improve solutions.
Previous Runs
Previous Runs
ideateCOMM Challenge 2025
ideateCOMM Challenge 2025
ideateCOMM Challenge 2025
Our winners
Our winners
Challenge Statement 1: LTT Dynamic
Challenge Statement 2:T.REXS
Challenge Statement 3:VAMOS
Challenge Statement 1: LTT Dynamic
Challenge Statement 2:T.REXS
Challenge Statement 3:VAMOS
Overarching Theme
How might we empower individuals with disabilities through active living by creating inclusive, people-oriented solutions?
Overarching Theme
How might we empower individuals with disabilities through active living by creating inclusive, people-oriented solutions?
Overarching Theme
How might we empower individuals with disabilities through active living by creating inclusive, people-oriented solutions?
Problem Statements
1. How might we create an onboarding platform that effectively trains volunteers at ABL while building long-term commitment across the different roles? 2. How might we redesign or retrofit adaptive bicycles to improve comfort, safety, and efficiency for persons with disabilities, while also enabling cargo transport? 3. How might we enhance ABL’s event operations by integrating logistics, volunteer coordination and bicycle tracking within designated areas?
Problem Statements
1. How might we create an onboarding platform that effectively trains volunteers at ABL while building long-term commitment across the different roles? 2. How might we redesign or retrofit adaptive bicycles to improve comfort, safety, and efficiency for persons with disabilities, while also enabling cargo transport? 3. How might we enhance ABL’s event operations by integrating logistics, volunteer coordination and bicycle tracking within designated areas?
Problem Statements
1. How might we create an onboarding platform that effectively trains volunteers at ABL while building long-term commitment across the different roles? 2. How might we redesign or retrofit adaptive bicycles to improve comfort, safety, and efficiency for persons with disabilities, while also enabling cargo transport? 3. How might we enhance ABL’s event operations by integrating logistics, volunteer coordination and bicycle tracking within designated areas?
Partnered with Industry Experts
Organised by Toa Payoh East Youth Network, Marymount Youth Network and NP Engineering Interest Group (EIG) in collaboration with Ageless Byclists.
Partnered with Industry Experts
Organised by Toa Payoh East Youth Network, Marymount Youth Network and NP Engineering Interest Group (EIG) in collaboration with Ageless Byclists.
Partnered with Industry Experts
Organised by Toa Payoh East Youth Network, Marymount Youth Network and NP Engineering Interest Group (EIG) in collaboration with Ageless Byclists.
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 2 (Judging Day). Teams who fail to show up on both days would be disqualified.
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 2 (Judging Day). Teams who fail to show up on both days would be disqualified.
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 2 (Judging Day). Teams who fail to show up on both days would be disqualified.
What do I have to submit by Judging Day?
You'll need to present a working prototype by Juding Day. 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 Juding Day. 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 Juding Day. 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 have access to NP's Maker's Academy, where you can utilise the facilities there including 3D printers and laser cutters as part of your prototyping.
What materials and services will I be provided with for this competition?
Every team will have access to NP's Maker's Academy, where you can utilise the facilities there including 3D printers and laser cutters as part of your prototyping.
What materials and services will I be provided with for this competition?
Every team will have access to NP's Maker's Academy, where you can utilise the facilities there including 3D printers and laser cutters as part of your prototyping.
Can I start building my prototype before the hackathon?
Nope! You're only allowed to start building after the Opening Ceremony on 28nd 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 28nd 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 28nd 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 Challenge 2026
ideateCOMM Challenge 2026
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!