AI Singapore AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge 2026

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About AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge

The AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge is a regional ideathon empowering young innovators across Southeast Asia to harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence for social good. Designed to promote AI literacy, strengthen regional collaboration, and inspire real-world impact, the challenge invites youth to imagine and build practical AI-driven solutions that uplift communities and advance an inclusive, sustainable future for ASEAN.

 

• Sponsor Organisation: AI Singapore

Benefits of AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge

A total prize pool of USD 20,000 will be awarded to solutions demonstrating strong feasibility, innovation, and public impact.

• Regional-Level Prizes

First Prize: USD 5,000
Second Prize: USD 3,000
Third Prize: USD 1,000

• National-Level Prizes (per participating country)

First Prize: USD 500 plus a fully funded trip to Singapore for the Regional Grand Finals
Second Prize: USD 300
Third Prize: USD 200

• People’s Choice Award

USD 100 for the most popular video submission in each country.

AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge Requirements

The challenge is open to:

• Individuals aged 18–35
• Participants currently enrolled in an educational institution
• Applicants residing in eligible ASEAN countries
• Participants may apply individually or in teams of up to three members, provided all team members live in the same ASEAN country and meet the eligibility requirements.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

24 March, 2026

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