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Competition

National AI Student Challenge (NAISC) 2026

Run by AI Singapore (AISG) / IMDA

Deadline: 16 February 2026

HybridOnline (development); Singapore (Grand Finals)~3 months (Jan–May)FreeCompetitiveHigh effort

About this opportunity

<p>The National AI Student Challenge (NAISC) is an annual team-based AI competition run by AI Singapore across eight industry-sponsored tracks. Tracks cover real-world problems in areas such as security (Certis), healthcare AI (Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine), enterprise automation (Workato), telco (Singtel, Huawei), semiconductor applications (Micron), and professional services (Kaplan × Salesforce), plus a regional ASEAN track.</p> <ul> <li>Eligibility: Upper Secondary, IP, JC, ITE, Polytechnic, and university students in Singapore; students from ASEAN nations may enter the regional track</li> <li>Team size: 2–5 members, varying by track</li> <li>Structure: registration window January–February, challenge announcements in March, submissions and finalist selection April–May, Grand Finals in late May</li> <li>Finals are held in person in Singapore at the AI Student Developer Conference</li> <li>Prizes vary by track and include cash awards, internship opportunities, trophies, and medals</li> </ul> <p>Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis via direct online forms on each track's page.</p>

Who can apply

Upper Secondary, IP, JC, ITE, and Polytechnic students in Singapore; teams of 2–5

How to apply

Register a team for one challenge track through the NAISC website during the registration window; places are first come, first served and eligibility differs by track. Runs every year; the 2026 registration ran from 5 January to 16 February 2026, and the 2027 round has not been announced yet.

What you get

Prize moneyPossible internshipAward Recognition

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by AI Singapore (AISG) / IMDA. More on their website.

Who can apply?+

Upper Secondary, IP, JC, ITE, and Polytechnic students in Singapore; teams of 2–5

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 and possible internship.

How do I apply?+

Register a team for one challenge track through the NAISC website during the registration window; places are first come, first served and eligibility differs by track.

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Last verified 27 September 2026·Updated 27 September 2026·Source