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The challenges
There will be a total of 17 Skills Challenges for the ignlTE Skills Challenge 2026.
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 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 can only join 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 participate in other Challenges.
List of challenges
The Challenges | Challenge Descriptions | Technical Content and Competencies | Workshop Venue/ Dates / Time | Requirements | Linked ApLM@ITE |
Biomechanics in Motion – Optimising Sports Performance | Participants will explore biomechanics to improve athletic performance. Using scientific principles, they will analyze, model and optimise sports movements to boost efficiency, reduce injury risk and enhance overall performance. | i1) Motion Capture Analysis: Utilise video or sensor data to analyse and optimise a specific sports movement. | Venue: ITE College Central, FitLab, Room K503 | Nil | Fitness for Life |
BreadCycle: Bread Reborn | Inspired by CNA’s Zero Waste Kitchen initiative, this challenge encourages innovative thinking to combat food waste—specifically focusing on repurposing day-old bread that would otherwise be discarded. With sponsorship of day old bread from 'Gardenia', participants will transform waste bread into food products with extended shelf-life or non-food products. | 1) Problem-solving skills 2) Creativity and thinking skills | Venue: ITE College East, Labs T0604 & T0601 | Nil | Nil |
DermaRougeplus | In healthcare training, realistic wound moulage is often incorporated to help individuals appreciate different types of injuries. The primary objective of this challenge is to provide participants with a better understanding of what an injury might look and feel like through hands-on simulation. | 1) Identify and differentiate various types of wounds. | Venue: ITE College East, B06-27 & B06-28 | Nil | Basic First Aid and Emergency Care |
Edible Ecofloat | Step into the world of sustainable innovation with EdibleRaft! In this exciting hands-on Challenge, participants will apply their creativity, scientific knowledge, and problem-solving skills to design and build a floating garden using only recycled or repurposed materials to create a raft plants such as herbs or vegetables. | 1) Buoyancy and Density Principles | Venue: ITE College East, Business Building Basement 1, BLG32B | Nil | Grow Your Own Greens |
HydroMotion: Green Grand Prix | Students will design and build a small-scale hydrogen-powered car using recycled or repurposed materials that they source on their own. During the design phase, they may use AI tools to help generate creative ideas while ensuring that all components are made primarily from their self-supplied recycled materials. After the build, teams will race their cars to see which vehicle reaches the finish line first. | 1) Materials and Construction | Venue: ITE College East, Sustainable Energy Hub - Lab T01-09 | Nil | Nil |
iLight ITE | Participants will explore how light and motion can transform everyday objects into moving works of art. Using projection mapping, they will design and project visuals onto 3D objects, combining art and technology in creative ways. This activity encourages imagination, teamwork, and innovation through digital storytelling. | 1) Designing visual effects using specialized software | Venue: ITE College West, Lab 6410 (Lighting Lab) | Schools are encourage to download software for exploration and practice. There will be a standard laptop (Organiser's) used for the Challenge (Prelim/Finals). | The Thunder & Lighting of Video Production |
Supply Chain Warriors (Logistics Challenge) | Participants will experience emerging technologies deployed in the logistics industry and work as a team to complete challenging warehouse order fulfillment tasks. Teams will be evaluated based on performance, speed and accuracy during the competition. | 1) Creative design and thinking skills | Online Workshop (MS Teams) | Fun with Logistics Operations | Fun with Logistics Operations |
PowerPlay: Fitness Data Quest | While heart rate and fitness trackers are widely available, turning this data into actionable insights is still a challenge. | 1) Gain knowledge of heart rate monitoring and fitness tracking technologies and their applications. | Venue: ITE College West, (Sparks Lab) | Mi Fitness (Xiaomi Wear) which can be downloaded on Google Play | Fitness for Life |
Re-ignITE our community lah! | Design and build a 3D model of your ideal community—a fun, friendly, and sustainable place where people can learn, play and connect. | 1) Materials and construction | Venue: ITE College Central, Room B303 | Students to have: | Nil |
Smart EV Mobile Robot Challenge | Programme an autonomous Mobile Robot (mBot) to complete an obstacle course in the fastest time possible. | 1) Gain a comprehensive understanding of robotic components and robot assembly | Venue: ITE College Central, Room E302 | Mobile Robot in Mechatronics | |
Speed Coding with Micro:bit | Teams will work in sender–receiver pairs to test their Python and Micro:bit skills. Team will be given a simple math problem to solve using Python arithmetic (+, −, ×, ÷). Once they have the answer, they must transmit it to their teammate using the Micro:bit radio feature. | 1) Use Micro:bit as the main controller for coding and communication. | Online Workshop (MS Teams) | MU code editor (https://codewith.mu/) | Fun with Digital Making |
The Gripper X Innovation Quest | This innovation challenge puts you in the coach’s seat to guide the robot to grip, move, and place shapes of increasing complexity, with tougher geometries earning higher points. | 1) Programming the robot | Venue: ITE College Central, Blk H, Level 3, H309B | Nil | Build a Robotic Gripper for a Claw Game |
The Pasta & Egg Challenge | This challenge gives students a chance to apply the skills learned in MOE culinary elective modules. Participants will prepare a simple pasta dish using fresh pasta and finished with a poached egg, applying techniques such as egg preparation and basic pasta cooking. | 1) Creativity and thinking skills | Venue: ITE College West , Kitchen & Classroom 2412 & 2402 | Nil | A Taste of Art & Science of Cooking |
Try Hack Us | 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. | 1) Awareness about Phishing. | Venue: ITE College West, Labs 5401 & 5402 | Nil | Cyber Security |
Wild Wild Water | Participants will repurpose used PVC pipes into creative water features equipped with modern water quality sensors, enabling real-time monitoring via mobile devices. The challenge promotes sustainability, innovation, and practical use of emerging technologies. | 1) Fundamentals of Plumbing and Water Fixture Assembly | Venue: ITE College West, Lab 6609 & 6610 | Nil | Practical Energy and Water Conservation |
X-Bots Extra | Step Into the Exciting World of Robotics, Beyond the Lab! | 1) Creative design and thinking skills | Venue: ITE College East, Room T03-19, Level 3 | Nil | Exploring the World of Robotics |
Trash to Trend: You Nailed It! | You Nailed it' is a challenge where students are supposed to design a unique press-on nail art concept using reused and/or recycled materials to highlight sustainability in the beauty industry. Participants will present a live model dressed in recycled materials to visually express and promote their sustainable nail art concept. The final presentation should reflect both eco-conscious innovation and aesthetic appeal, promoting the idea of sustainable beauty through minimal product usage and maximum creativity. | 1) Creative design and thinking skills | Venue: ITE College East, Beauty Lab (B01-07) | Nil | Nil |