Welcome
University of Glasgow, Singapore invites polytechnic students from across the nation to join an exciting hackathon centered on AI-driven innovation. Designed to spark creativity and push the boundaries of technology, the event also reflects the University of Glasgow's leadership in computing science and dedication to pioneering research.
Participants will tackle real-world industry challenges, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools and methods. The hackathon blends focused individual problem-solving with team-based collaboration, supported by expert mentors who will guide students from ideation to development and final presentations.
Innovate with AI:
Strengthen Economies and Elevate Workplace Efficiency
This hackathon invites students to build AI-powered solutions that boost economic resilience and workplace productivity. Challenges include AI copilots for workflows, demand forecasting, workforce planning, predictive maintenance, quality control, customer chatbots, fraud detection, skills-matching, and automated compliance.
Teams will aim for measurable outcomes—time saved, cost reduced, revenue gained—while applying responsible AI principles of privacy, fairness, transparency, and safety. The event emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving, guiding participants from scoping and data strategy to model selection and deployment-ready prototypes. Build solutions that deliver business value and advance inclusive, sustainable growth.
Key Dates
Application Period: September 2025
Application Deadline: September 29th, 2025 (Monday)
Selection Notification: October 6th, 2025 (Monday)
Application (on Waiting List): October 10th, 2025 (Friday)
Hackathon Day: October 14th, 2025 (Tuesday)
Prizes and Recognition
First Prize: S$500 voucher & a Winner Certificate
Second Prize: S$300 voucher & a Winner Certificate
Third Prize: S$200 voucher & a Winner Certificate
All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation