The Challenges | Challenge Descriptions | Technical Content and Competencies | Workshop Venue/ Dates / Time
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Max Number of 40 Teams Per Challenge) | 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. Click here to view video
| 1) Aromatherapy 2) Visual Merchandising
Marketing
3) Problem solving
4) Creative thinking
5) Decision making
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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.
Click here to view video | 1) Problem-solving skills
2) Creativity and thinking skills
| 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.
Click here to view video
| 1) Construct the electronic project
2) Write programming codes
3) Present and demonstrate the project
| 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.
Click here to view video | 1) Learn parts of a pair of spectacles
2) Using a screwdriver, mount a pair of spectacle lenses.
3) Measure the lens power with a focimeter
4) Align and position the patient’s spectacles.
5) Using an ophthalmic digital device, measure eye and spectacle parameters
| 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.
Click here to view video | 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.
Click here to view video
| 1) Creative design and thinking skills
2) Logistics operations knowledge
3) Drone-piloting skills
4) Problem-solving skills
| 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.
Click here to view video
| 1) Gain comprehensive understanding of robotic components and robot assembly.
2) Develop and implement robot control and programming solutions.
3) Develop and execute robot control and programming solutions to achieve pre-determined tasks.
| 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.
https://mblock.cc/pages/downloads
| 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.
Click here to view video | 1) Visualisation Techniques
2) Creative Thinking & Storytelling
3) Communication
4) Video Editing
5) Videography
| 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"
Click here to view video | 1) Identify business opportunities for a small business operation
2) Identify customer groups
3) Apply basic costing concepts for a small business operation
4) Design of marketing materials and business promotion mechanics
| Venue: ITE College Central
Session 1: Fri 28 Mar, 2:00PM - 4:30PM (40 teams)
| Microsoft Office 365, specifically PowerPoint and Excel | Small Business Entrepreneurship
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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.
Click here to view video | 1) Fundamentals of Gen AI Knowledge
2) Innovative Problem-solving and Strategic Thinking
3) Creative design and thinking skills
4) Coding / programming skills
5) Sustainablity Literacy
| Venue: ITE College East, Room (T01-19)
Session 1: Thu 27 Mar, 1pm to 5pm (20 Teams)
Session 2: Thu 3 Apr, 1pm to 5pm (20 Teams)
| 1) Teams should possess a fundamental understanding of both electronics and mechanical principles.
2) Each team must have access to a computer or laptop throughout the duration of the competition, including training and competition days.
3) It is essential that the computer or laptop is pre-installed with the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) or an equivalent online compiler, ensuring it is fully operational before the start of training and the competition itself.
The Arduino IDE can be accessed via the provided link, and there is no associated cost for downloading or using it. https://www.arduino.cc/en/software
Other software might be required:
Arduinio Sketch
https://www.arduino.cc/en/software
ChatGpt Account
https://chatgpt.com/
Google Gemini Account
https://gemini.google.com/app
Autodesk Fusion 360
https://www.autodesk.com/sg/products/fusion-360/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription&plc=FSN
Tinkercad
https://www.tinkercad.com/
| 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.
Click here to view video | 1) Creative thinking and designing skills
2) Content creation and storytelling
3) Basic analytics skills
4) Branding and marketing skills
| Online Workshop (MS Teams)
Session 1: Fri 28 Mar, 9:30am - 12pm (20 teams)
Session 2: Fri 28 Mar, 2pm- 4.30pm (20 teams) | Facebook, IG or any other social media platforms | Brand Marketing
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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.
Click here to view video | 1) Creativity and thinking skills
2) Organisation of work flow
3) Problem-solving skills
4) Cooking techniques
| Venue: ITE College West, La Vie Kitchen 2404
Session 1: Thu 27 Mar, 9am to 12pm (10 teams)
Session 2: Thu 27 Mar, 1pm to 4pm (10 teams)
Session 3: Fri 28 Mar, 9am to 12pm (10 teams)
Session 4: Fri 28 Mar, 1pm to 4pm (10 teams)
| 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.
Click here to view video
| 1) Phishing (Awareness about Phishing.)
2) Social Engineering (awareness about manipulation techniques by cyber attackers that exploit human psychology to gain access to confidential information or systems.)
3) Data Protection
4) Cryptography (awareness on the practice of securing information by transforming it in a unreadable format. Ensures sensitive data remains confidential and protected from unauthorised access.)
5) Safe Internet Practices
6) Malware & Ransomware (awareness about malware and ransomware)
| Venue: ITE College West, Labs 5401 & 5402
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 | 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.
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| 1) Robotic Arm Fundamentals
2) Control Systems and Interfaces
3) Safety Protocols in Robotics
4) Problem-Solving Skills in Real-Time Applications
5) Analytical Thinking in Motion Planning | 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
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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.
Click here to view video | 1) Fundamentals of Plumbing and Water Fixture Assembly
2) Data Analysis for Water Quality
3) Innovative Problem-solving and Strategic Thinking
| Venue: ITE College West, Room 6609
Session 1: 24 Mar, 9am to 12pm (10 Teams)
Session 2: 24 Mar, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm (10 Teams)
Sesson 3: 25 Mar, 9am to 12pm (10 Teams)
Session 4: 25 Mar, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm (10 Teams)
| 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.
Click here to view video | 1) Creative design and thinking skills
2) Coding / programming skills
3) Knowledge on sensors, motors and controllers
4) Problem-solving skills
| Venue: ITE College East, Room T03-19
Session 1: Tue 1 Apr, 9am to 11.30am (10 teams/session)
Session 2: Tue 1 Apr, 2pm to 4.30pm (10 teams/session)
Session 3: Wed 2 Apr, 9am to 11.30am (10 teams/session)
Session 4: Wed 2 Apr, 2pm to 4.30pm (10 teams/session) | NIL | Exploring the World of Robotics |