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National AI Student Challenge (NAISC)

Run by AI Singapore / IMDA

Deadline: 16 February 2026

HybridSingapore, Singapore~3 months; AI Student Developer Conference finals in MayFreeCompetitiveMedium effort

About this opportunity

<p>The National AI Student Challenge (NAISC) is AI Singapore's annual student AI challenge, run with support from the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and industry partners. It gives students a platform to build practical AI skills on real-world problems, culminating in the AI Student Developer Conference.</p> <ul> <li>Multiple challenge tracks each year – the 2025 edition offered seven tracks spanning AI Singapore, Science Centre Singapore, DataRobot, Temus, Huawei, TikTok, and an AWS regional track.</li> <li>Local tracks are open to full-time students studying in Singapore, including secondary, IP, JC, ITE and polytechnic students; NSFs have historically been eligible.</li> <li>The AWS regional track is open to students studying in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines or Thailand.</li> <li>Registration is first-come, first-served with limited slots per track; successful applicants are notified ahead of the challenge start.</li> <li>Over 2,000 participants have taken part to date; rewards include cash prizes, certificates, and recognition from AI Singapore and IMDA.</li> </ul> <p>Watch the NAISC page on the AI Singapore LearnAI site for the 2026 cycle announcement.</p>

Who can apply

Full-time students at Singapore secondary schools / IP / JC / ITE / polytechnic; NSFs also eligible; open registration

How to apply

The 2026 challenge's registration closed on 16 February 2026 and its grand final was set for 22 and 23 May 2026; the organiser's NAISC site lists no dates for a later edition (checked 2 Oct 2026).

What you get

Prize moneyCertificateNetworkAward Recognition

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by AI Singapore / IMDA.

Who can apply?+

Full-time students at Singapore secondary schools / IP / JC / ITE / polytechnic; NSFs also eligible; open registration

When's the deadline?+

Applications close on 16 February 2026.

Is it paid?+

No fees to apply. Selected participants may receive a stipend or prize from the organiser.

What will I walk away with?+

You can expect prize money, certificate and network.

How do I apply?+

The 2026 challenge's registration closed on 16 February 2026 and its grand final was set for 22 and 23 May 2026; the organiser's NAISC site lists no dates for a later edition (checked 2 Oct 2026).

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