About IdeateCOMM

The IdeateCOMM Challenge is a social hackathon by Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Engineering Interest Group (EIG) in collaboration with the Toh Payoh East and Marymount Youth Networks. It aims to bring together youths from various Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) to develop innovative solutions addressing pressing societal issues.

This year, we've partnered with Ageless Bicyclists, a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals with diverse abilities including those recovering from stroke, spinal injuries, or special needs through inclusive cycling programmes. Through IdeateCOMM 2025, we aim to foster innovation and create practical, exercise-based solutions that support the rehabilitation of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and stroke.

💡 Theme: Empowering Individuals with Disabilities through Active Living
🕔 Runs from 22 Sep to 4 Oct
✨ Prize Pool of $2200
👉 Join in teams of 3 to 5. All students from Poly, JC and ITE are welcome to join!

Workshops

New to hackathons? Don't worry, we got you covered. 💪
We’re bringing you 4 hands-on workshops to level up your skills and get you hackathon-ready:

🪛 Internet of Things – by the Engineering Interest Group (EIG)
🎤 Sales and Marketing – by the Sandbox Advocates (TSBA)
🚀 3D Modelling – by Maker's Guild
🎨 Design with Flutterflow – by Overflow

Each workshop is designed to equip you with the practical knowledge needed to prototype amazing solutions! ✨

Event Schedule

22 September 2025 — Opening Ceremony & Workshops

08:30 - 09:30	Registration
09:30 - 10:45	Opening Ceremony and ABL Sharing
10:45 - 11:45	Discussions + Maker's Academy Tours
11:45 - 13:00	Lunch!!
13:00 - 17:30	Workshops
17:30 - 18:00	Debrief

4 October 2025 — Judging Day

08:30 - 09:30	Booth Setup
09:30 - 10:00	Opening Address
10:00 - 12:30	Judging!
12:30 - 14:00	Lunch
14:00 - 15:30	Prize Presentation and Closing Address

Join IdeateCOMM Today!

Become part of this national-scale initiative: http://go.gov.sg/ideatecomm2025

Learn more about IdeateCOMM 2025 through our Official Website and Instagram! Don't miss out on YOUR chance to take part in a national hackathon, put your knowledge to the test and learn new skills 🎉

Requirements

What to Build

You'll need to design and create a working prototype before Judging Day (4 Oct). The choice of what to use is up to you; it can be hardware, software, or a mix of both! Your solution should solve one of the following problem statements:

1. How might we create an onboarding platform that effectively trains volunteers at ABL while building long-term commitment across the different roles?

2. How might we redesign or retrofit adaptive bicycles to create sustainable jobs for persons with disabilities while improving comfort, safety, and efficiency?

3. How might we enhance ABL’s event operations by integrating logistics, volunteer coordination and bicycle tracking within designated areas?

What to Submit

You'll need to submit a summary of your solution on Devpost before 4 October, 10:00 AM. Some ideas on what to include are:

Your project and how it addresses the problem statement you chose
Any inspiration or research you conducted during the ideation phase
How your solution is unique and special
How the product is meant to be used
Technologies used
How sustainable the solution is when scaled beyond Ageless Bicyclists, or as a business
Your team's experience developing your project

You are also recommended to attach any photos, videos, Github Repos (open-source them) if applicable. Links to any demos you may have will also be appreciated!

Showtime!!

On Judging Day, your team will be provided with a table and TV to set up your booth, and judges will come to your booth throughout the judging period. Each team gets a total of 7 mins to pitch and 3 mins for QnA.

The presentation format is completely up to you. Get creative and impress the judges!

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$2,200 in prizes

Winner of IdeateCOMM 2025

$400 in cash

3 winners

Each Winner of IdeateCOMM 2025 (1 per problem statement) will win $400 worth of Challenger vouchers!

1st Runner Up

$200 in cash

3 winners

Each Runner Up (1 per problem statement) will win $200 worth of Challenger vouchers!

People's Choice Award

$100 in cash

1 winner

$100 worth of Challenger vouchers will go to the most popular team!

Best Prototype Award

$100 in cash

1 winner

$100 worth of Challenger vouchers will go to the team with the best prototype!

Best Presentation Award

$100 in cash

1 winner

$100 worth of Challenger vouchers will go to the team who delivers the best presentation!

Best Research Award

$100 in cash

1 winner

$100 worth of Challenger vouchers will go to the team with the most extensive research!

Judges

Mr Ang Yee Gary
NHG Health Consultant

Mr Kenneth Teh
Marymount Youth Network Representative

Mr Fong Kum Piew
Process Engineer at NAMIC Hub @ SIT

Ms Mabelene Sim Li Ping
Career Coach at Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Dr Gowtham Subramanian
Senior Scientist at A*STAR

Mr Lim Thiam Siew
Vice President of SBS Transit Ltd.

Judging Criteria

Impact & Relevance (20%)
The solution must be relevant to the problem statement and effectively address all key issues relevant to it, driving significant positive change.
Innovation and Creativity (15%)
Is the solution unique, original and able to effectively solve the problem through out-of-the-box thinking? How extensively was market research conducted to understand users?
Technical Execution (20%)
Is the prototype well-designed with purposeful hardware and/or software integration, valuable features, and strong consideration for durability and life cycle management?
Design and User Experience (15%)
How intuitive and accessible is the solution to its intended users?
Implementation (15%)
Can the solution realistically be implemented with available resources, and will it be viable in the long term?
Pitch & Communication (15%)
How well is the problem, solution and implementation plan communicated?