Singapore · Singapore Management University (SMU)
Hosted by Singapore Management University (SMU) - Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Singapore–India Hackathon 2026 brings young builders together at SMU in Singapore to create AI-powered solutions with real-world impact. Running 15–17 November 2026 at Singapore Management University (SMU), this three-day cross-border hackathon challenges participants from Singapore and India to combine their perspectives, skills and ideas around a shared ambition: build a better future. Hosted by the SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the event centres on collaborative problem-solving rather than purely theoretical discussion. Participants will work in cross-border teams and receive access to a suite of AI tools with which to develop their solutions. The individual tools are not specified, so attendees should arrive ready to experiment, learn and turn an idea into something tangible within the hackathon timeframe. Four industry tracks Teams will tackle real problems across four areas where technology and entrepreneurship can generate meaningful change: - Fintech , exploring technology-led responses to challenges in financial services - Sustainability , building ideas that contribute to a more sustainable future - Emerging technology , applying new technological capabilities to practical problems - Social innovation , creating solutions designed to deliver positive outcomes for society Who should take part? The hackathon is aimed at young minds who want to build, collaborate across borders and make a difference. It is particularly relevant to aspiring founders, innovators, technologists and problem-solvers interested in AI, entrepreneurship and impact-led product development. The organisers emphasise a builder’s mindset and a desire to create change; no specific technical experience level or prerequisite is stated on the event page. What makes it different The defining feature is its Singapore–India format: participants do not simply compete alongside one another, but build together in cross-border teams. Over three intensive days, they will bring different experiences and perspectives to one challenge, using AI as a practical creation tool across sectors with clear social and economic relevance.… Register for this event
