AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge 2026

Deadline: Mar 24, 2026

high school | undergraduate | masters | other

partially funded

Singapore

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge 2026 is now open for applications! This regional ideathon empowers young innovators across Southeast Asia to harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for social good.

🌏 About AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge

The AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge is designed to:

Promote AI literacy.
Strengthen regional collaboration.
Inspire real-world impact.

Participants are invited to imagine and build practical AI-driven solutions that uplift communities and advance an inclusive, sustainable future for ASEAN.

🎁 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.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

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

Application Deadline: 24 March, 2026
To apply, visit the AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge Application Portal.
Direct application link: Apply Here.

Take this opportunity to showcase your innovative ideas and contribute to a sustainable future for ASEAN!

Benefits

Total prize pool of USD 20,000
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.

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