REGISTRATION PERIOD
5 JAN
16 FEB
REGISTRATION
CLOSES IN
About NAISC
Empowering students by providing them with the platform and resources needed to accelerate their AI learning journey, fostering innovation and cultivating the next generation of AI users, practitioners, and creators equipped to tackle real-world challenges.
Why Join?
Build Real-world AI Skills
Gain hands-on experience tackling authentic industry and societal challenges.
Win Attractive Prizes and Internship Opportunities
Top participants can earn attractive prizes and internships offered by track owners.
Boost Portfolio and Career Prospect
Strengthen applications for polytechnic, university, internships, and future jobs.
Learn from Industry Experts
Receive mentorship, attend workshops, and access guided resources from AI professionals.
National AI
Student Challenge
2026
The National AI Student Challenge 2026 offers 8 Challenge Tracks, each with its own eligibility criteria and requirements.
Challenge Tracks
STEP
01
STEP
02
Kindly ensure that you meet the skills and eligibility criteria before selecting your preferred Challenge Track.
NOTE:
Local Tracks are exclusively available to students studying in Singapore, while the AI Ready ASEAN Track is open to regional students studying in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar or Thailand.
STEP
03
Each Challenge Track has limited space. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once all slots are filled, secure your spot by applying promptly. Successful applicants will be notified by 23 February 2026.
8 CHALLENGES
Discover more about the eligibility and criteria for each challenge!
2026 TIMELINE
5 JAN ~ 16 FEB
Challenge Launch
Registration for all tracks will be open from 5 January (1200 SGT) to 16 February (1200 SGT). Please register early as registration may close once all slots are taken up.
Registration Close
Registration will close on 16 February (1200 SGT). Successful applicants will be notified via email by 23 February.
16 FEB
3 MAR ~ 6 MAR
Meet the Partner & Challenge Announcement
Will be held from 3 to 6 March 2026. Successful applicants will be invited to the session, where the challenge owner will provide an in-depth walkthrough of the problem statement and deliverables.
Submission & Finalist Selections
Details will be announced during the challenge announcement held in March.
XX MAR
22 MAY ~ 23 MAY
Grand Final @ AI Student Developer Conference
Finalists will be invited to present and compete in person at the AI Student Developer Conference on 22 & 23 May 2026. Winners will receive their prizes during the award ceremony at the conference.
2026 TIMELINE
5 JAN ~ 16 FEB
Challenge Launch
Registration for all tracks will be open from 5 January (1200 SGT) to 16 February (1200 SGT). Please register early as registration may close once all slots are taken up.
16 FEB
Registration Close
Registration will close on 16 February (1200 SGT). Successful applicants will be notified via email by 23 February.
3 MAR ~ 6 MAR
Meet the Partner & Challenge Announcement
Will be held from 3 to 6 March 2026. Successful applicants will be invited to the session, where the challenge owner will provide an in-depth walkthrough of the problem statement and deliverables.
XX MAR
Submission & Finalist Selections
Details will be announced during the challenge announcement held in March.
22 MAY ~ 23 MAY
Grand Final @ AI Student Developer Conference
Finalists will be invited to present and compete in person at the AI Student Developer Conference on 22 & 23 May 2026. Winners will receive their prizes during the award ceremony at the conference.