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There will be a total of 16 Skills Challenges for the ignITE Skills Challenge 2025.
Last updated 27 August 2025
All participants are required to attend one training workshop by ITE or take up the Applied Learning Modules (ApLM@ITE) linked to the Skills Challenge. The workshop might be conducted online or onsite at the Colleges. The workshops and Applied Learning Modules help students understand the technical concepts to complete the Skills Challenge.
Please take note:
Each team must consist of three students
Each student may join only one team
There is no limit to the number of teams each school can register for each Skills Challenge
In the event of overwhelming response, ITE reserves the right to limit the number of teams per school per Skill Challenge and schools will be encouraged to move their teams to other Challenges.
List of challenges
The Challenges | Challenge Descriptions | Technical Content and Competencies | Workshop Venue/ Dates / Time | Requirements | Linked ApLM@ITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aroma Fantasy | Participants will be required to create aromatherapy soaps and promote these products. In order to reach the target audience on social media, participants will produce an editorial poster, an advertising video; product packaging and visual merchandising display with recyclable materials. |
| Venue: ITE College East, Room B02-04 Session 1: Mon 24 Mar, 9am to 12pm (10 teams) Session 2: Mon 24 Mar, 2pm to 5pm (10 teams) Session 3: Fri 4 Apr, 9am to 12pm (10 teams) Session 4: Fri 4 Apr, 2pm to 5pm (10 teams) | NIL | NIL |
BreadCycle Challenge: Innovate and Repurpose [NEW] | In this challenge, students embark on a creative journey to breathe new life into day-old bread and other food waste. Teams will learn to upcycle these ingredients into innovative products. That redefine waste as a resource. Participants will pitch their final upcycled products in a gallery walk/ presentation to a panel of judges. |
| Venue: ITE College East, Labs 0604 & 0601 Session 1: Thu 27 Mar, 9am to 11.30am (10 teams) Session 2: Thu 27 Mar, 2pm to 4.30pm (10 teams) Session 3: Fri 28 Mar, 9am to 11.30am (10 teams) Session 4: Fri 28 Mar, 2pm to 4.30pm (10 teams) | NIL | NIL |
Digital Making Using Micro:bit - AI-empowered Micro:Bit Challenge | Digital making using Micro:bit is a competition where participants build a project based on a given theme. This year theme is "AI-empowered Micro:Bit". Participants are invited to integrate AI with the Microbit to develop creative and impactful solutions. Students can design AI-driven applications that improve efficiency in everyday processes, enhance safety and security systems, or support environmental monitoring and sustainability efforts. In addition, participants are encouraged to explore AI’s potential in areas like interactive learning tools, smart homes, robotics, transportation, creative arts, health and wellness innovations and more. |
| Online Workshop (MS Teams) Session 1: Fri 28 Mar, 9.30am to 12pm (40 teams) | MU code editor (https://codewith.mu/) Microsoft Makecode (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/makecode) The workshop will use and demonstrate Microsoft MakeCode, which is an online web-based freeware. There’s no need to download any software, participants will just need to log in with an email account. | Fun with Digital Making |
Getting Digital with Spectacles | Participants will need to use an ophthalmic digital device to take measurements of both eyes and spectacle frames. They will also be required to mount a pair of spectacle lenses and measure the lens power with a forcimeter. The task will be evaluated based on execution, speed, and accuracy. |
| Venue: ITE College East, Opticianry Lab B02-06 Session 1: Thu 27 Mar, 10am to 12.30pm (8 teams) Session 2: Thu 27 Mar, 2pm to 4.30pm (16 teams) Session 3: Fri 28 Mar, 2pm to 4.30pm (16 teams) | NIL | NIL |
iLight ITE | Bring your vision to life by producing a captivating projection mapping visual effects show. Design a visual effects presentation using projection mapping with customised graphics, displayed on chosen mapping objects. | Projection Mapping | Venue: ITE College West, Lighting and Visuals Lab Room 6410 Session 1: Thu 27 Mar, 9am to 11.30am (10 Teams) Session 2: Thu 27 Mar, 1pm to 3.30pm (10 Teams) Session 3: Fri 28 Mar, 9am to 11.30am (10 Teams) Session 4: Fri 28 Mar, 1pm to 3.30pm (10 Teams) | Arkaos MediaMaster 6 (Trial Version) https://pro.arkaos.com/software/mediamaster-pro/download Please ensure the laptops/PCs have these minimum requirements to ensure workability: OS: Win10 64bit Processor: AMD or Intel quad core processor, i5 2.0Ghz or faster Memory: 4 Gb RAM or more Video Card: AMD, Intel or NVidia DirectX 11 graphic card supporting feature level 11.0 Schools are encourage to download to explore and practice on the software. There will be a standard laptop (Organiser's) used for the Challenge (Prelim/Finals). | The Thunder & Lighting of Video Production |
Logistics Challenge | Participants will experience emerging technologies deployed in the logistics industry and work as a team to complete challenging warehouse order fulfilment tasks. The teams will be evaluated based on performance, speed and accuracy during the competition. |
| Online Workshop (MS Teams) Session 1: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 2pm to 4.30pm (20 teams) Session 2: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2pm to 4.30pm (20 teams) | NIL | Fun with Logistics Operations |
Smart EV Mobile Robot Challenge | Programme an autonomous robot to navigate through paths and obstacles in the shortest possible time. There will be several missions. |
| Venue: ITE College Central, Room E302 Session 1: Mon 24 Mar, 9am to 12pm (10 teams) Session 2: Tue 25 Mar, 9am to 12pm (10 teams) Session 3: Wed 26 Mar, 9am to 12pm (10 teams) Session 4: Thu 27 Mar, 9am to 12pm (10 teams) | Robots used in this Challenge will be provided and loaned to all participants. Participants are required to bring their own laptop for software installation and programming purposes during the preliminary round and Finals. During the training workshop, participants who do not have their own laptop can use the computers in the lab. | Mobile Robot in Mechatronics |
Sustainable Shorts [NEW] | Participants use their mobile phones to create short, engaging videos that promote sustainable practices. Harness AI-assisted tools for script ideas and storyboarding, then edit your videos into social media shorts using AI apps. Showcase how small changes can make a big difference, using a positive tone, lively music, and clear voiceovers or text overlays. Finally, participants will include a compelling call-to-action, encouraging viewers to share their own sustainable practices. |
| Venue: ITE College Central, Room K511 Session 1: Wed 26 Mar, 2pm to 5pm (20 Teams) Session 2: Thu 27 Mar, 2pm to 5pm (20 Teams) | Install the app CapCut onto a mobile device, iOS or Android. Mobile devices must be capable of recording & storing video, audio, and use CapCut. CapCut iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/capcut/id1500855883 CapCut Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details | NIL |
The Business Enterprise Challenge [NEW] | This Challenge requires teams to apply their understanding of business and entrepreneurship to a new start-up company.Teams are to take on the role of the management team of a new start-up business and produce a business plan, profit and loss projections, a business logo, as well as a marketing poster. The top teams will qualify for the finals, where they will pitch their business plan before a panel of judges, similar to the TV show "Shark Tank" or "Dragon's Den" |
| Venue: ITE College Central | Microsoft Office 365, specifically PowerPoint and Excel | Small Business Entrepreneurship |
The Eco-Racers: Generative Design for Sustainable Transportation [NEW] | Step into the future of transportation with The Eco-Racers! A futuristic design competition where players merge Sustainable Engineering together with AI. Teams collaborate to design and construct solar-powered race cars using recycled materials, leveraging Generative AI tools to enhance performance, optimise designs, and refine programming. |
| Venue: ITE College East, Room (T01-19) | 1) Teams should possess a fundamental understanding of both electronics and mechanical principles. | NIL |
The Influencer Showdown | Participants will select a product of their choice to work with and develop compelling content to promote it. They will craft strategies for marketing, including videos, photos, and captions, culminating in a live-selling event on a social media platform of their choice. This activity not only hones their content creation and branding skills but also provides hands-on experience in digital marketing and real-time audience engagement, preparing them for the dynamic world of social commerce. |
| Online Workshop (MS Teams) | Facebook, IG or any other social media platforms | Brand Marketing |
The Pasta & Egg Challenge | The tastiest Challenge! Participants will make a fresh pasta dish from scratch and serve it with a poached egg. This Challenge aims to show the intertwining of textures, proteins, and flavours that can come from the humble egg. |
| Venue: ITE College West, La Vie Kitchen 2404 | NIL | A taste of Art & Science of Cooking |
Try Hack Us [NEW] | The Challenge is designed to boost cyber awareness among Singaporean youth through a Capture-The-Flag competition. It offers hands-on cybersecurity experience, helping students understand online threats and safe practices. Participants will gain essential skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world safely and handle real-world cyber threats effectively. |
| Venue: ITE College West, Labs 5401 & 5402 | NIL | Cyber Security |
Ultimate Robotic Claw! [NEW] | In this thrilling and fast-paced Challenge, teams will control a robotic arm to grip and move 3D printed wheels and three distinct shapes, Circle, Triangle, and Square, into their respective locations. Each shape is worth different points, and your team’s goal is to collect as many points as possible within the given time limit. |
| Venue: ITE College Central, Room H309B Session 1: Thu 27 Mar, 2pm to 4.30pm (5 teams) Session 2: Fri 28 Mar, 2pm to 4.30pm (5 teams) Session 3: Thu 3 Apr, 2pm to 4.30pm (5 teams) Session 4: Fri 4 Apr, 2pm to 4.30pm (5 teams) | Install App onto mobile devices from either IOS or Android. The App name is " Wondebot " | Build a Robotic Gripper for a Claw game |
Wild Wild Water [NEW] | Participants shall re-purpose used PVC pipes and transform them into captivating water features, with added features for water quality testing. Participants are able to monitor the water quality through a mobile device. This challenge aims to promote sustainability, emerging technology and creativity. |
| Venue: ITE College West, Room 6609 | NIL | Practical Energy and Water Conservation |
X-Bots | Excited about robotics? Discover exciting ways in which robotics is used beyond the labs. Students will be tested on their ability to assemble components on a functional robot and navigate it. They will first assemble various components, including motors, sensors, and controllers, on a functional robot platform. Followed by applying coding to navigate and control the movement and sensors in robotics. |
| Venue: ITE College East, Room T03-19 | NIL | Exploring the World of Robotics |