Singapore-India Hackathon 2026
Singapore Management University
About the Competition
The Singapore-India Hackathon 2026 is a bilateral innovation platform bringing students from Singapore and India together in cross-border teams to develop solutions for real industry challenges. The fourth edition features a 36-hour hackathon at SMU across FinTech and InsurTech Sustainability and Climate Emerging Technologies and Social Innovation and Inclusive Development.
About Singapore Management University
- Singapore Management University is a leading university in Singapore with a strong focus on innovation entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary education.
- The Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at SMU hosts the Singapore-India Hackathon with TiE Singapore in collaboration with AICTE.
Theme / Domain
Innovation & Emerging Technology
Tracks / Categories
- FinTech
- InsurTech
- Sustainability
- Climate Technology
- Emerging Technologies
- Social Innovation
- Inclusive Development
Skill Requirements
- Artificial Intelligence
- Programming
- Data Science
- FinTech
- Problem Solving
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
Eligibility Criteria
Open to students aged 18-28 from universities or polytechnics in Singapore and India. Participants apply individually and selected students are placed into cross-border teams.
Prizes
Total Prize Pool: SGD 88,000
Other Rewards
- Fully Sponsored Trip to Singapore for Selected Indian Students
- Cross-border Team Collaboration
- Mentorship
- Networking with Industry Leaders
- Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony
Judging Criteria
- Innovation
- Technical Feasibility
- Real-world Impact
- Scalability
- Presentation
Allowed Tools
- AI Tools
- Programming Languages
- Data Analytics Tools
- Cloud Platforms
- Open Source Technologies
Resources Provided
- AI Development Tools
- Industry Problem Statements
- Mentorship
- Pre-Hackathon Workshops
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