AIGC-Singapore 2026
Winner Announcement - Winter Online Edition
Awards
Highlights
Next Steps
Results Announcement — January 2026
A Global Stage of Innovation
Thank you to all participants, mentors, teachers, partners, and judges who made this edition extraordinary.
The 2026 Winter Online Edition demonstrated the remarkable speed at which teams can build with AI, invention, research, and creative technology. Working online and across countries, you came together as one global stage—proving that geography is no barrier to innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Your dedication, creativity, and technical excellence have set a new benchmark for what's possible when brilliant minds unite around shared goals.
2026 Winter Online Edition — At a Glance
220
Teams Participated
Online from around the world
9
Countries & Regions
Truly international reach
5+
Competition Tracks
Plus special awards
Represented countries and regions: Singapore, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Japan, and Taiwan came together to showcase cutting-edge innovation across diverse domains.
Winner List Available: The complete list of all award recipients is provided as a separate PDF document for your reference.
Five Tracks of Innovation
AI & Data Science
Machine learning, algorithms, intelligent systems, and data-driven solutions
Invention & Engineering Design
Hardware innovation, prototypes, and engineering excellence
Environmental & Sustainability Research
Climate solutions, green technology, and sustainable practices
Science Communication & Education
Making complex ideas accessible and engaging for all audiences
Media Art & Creative Technology
Digital art, interactive media, and creative technical expression
Our Judging Philosophy
Rigorous & Fair Evaluation
Every project received thorough review through a structured, multi-stage process designed to ensure consistency, transparency, and fairness across all submissions.
01
Materials & Video Review
Comprehensive online evaluation of all submitted documentation
02
Email Clarifications
Direct communication when additional context was needed
03
Scoring & Panel Alignment
Final evaluation with cross-judge consistency checks
Core Principle: Fairness, clarity, and track-fit guided every decision.
What Judges Evaluated
Each project was assessed against six comprehensive criteria designed to identify work with strong foundations, clear thinking, and real-world potential.
1
Problem & Significance
Clear identification of a meaningful challenge and why solving it matters now
2
Originality & Innovation
Novel approaches, creative solutions, and fresh perspectives on existing challenges
3
Method & Design Logic
Strong technical approach with sound reasoning and clear design decisions
4
Evidence & Validation
Prototypes, experiments, data, testing, or other tangible proof of concept
5
Communication Quality
Compelling storytelling with clear video presentation and documentation
6
Impact & Feasibility
Realistic next-step plans with potential for meaningful real-world impact
What Made This Edition Stand Out
Remarkable Execution Speed
Teams moved from initial concept to working demonstration in impressively short cycles, showcasing agility and efficient development practices that exceeded expectations.
Practical Problem Choices
Projects tackled real-world challenges in education, daily-life automation, sustainability, and other domains with genuine constraints and measurable needs.
Enhanced Storytelling
Submissions demonstrated clearer "why now" and "why this approach" narratives in their videos compared to previous editions, making complex ideas accessible.
Evidence-Driven Work
More teams included demos, tests, comparisons, and measurable outputs—showing not just ideas but validated results and tangible progress.
Cross-Domain Creativity
Innovative combinations emerged across boundaries: AI integrated with engineering, design merged with media art, and communication enhanced through creative technology.
Celebrating Our Winners
We're proud to recognize the exceptional teams whose work stood out for innovation, execution, and impact across all tracks and special categories.
Grand Awards
Overall excellence across all evaluation criteria and tracks
Track Awards
Best in each of the five competition categories
Special Awards
Recognition for outstanding achievement in specific areas
Complete Winner List: All awardees and recognitions are provided in the attached PDF document. Please refer to the separate file for the full list of recipients and award categories.
The Journey Continues
This edition showcased incredible talent, dedication, and innovation. But this is just the beginning—your projects have the potential to grow into real-world solutions that create meaningful impact.
Refine Your Work
Use judge feedback to strengthen methods, validation, and next steps
Build Connections
Reach out to mentors, partners, and fellow participants for collaboration
Scale Your Impact
Transform your prototype into a product, research paper, or startup
The best projects don't end at the competition—they evolve into solutions that change lives, industries, and communities.
Thank You & See You Next Edition
AIGC-Singapore 2026 Winter Online Edition brought together 220 teams from 9 countries to push boundaries, solve problems, and demonstrate what's possible when innovation meets determination.
To every participant who submitted, every mentor who guided, every judge who evaluated, and every partner who supported—thank you for making this edition a success.
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Keep Building
Continue developing your projects and share your progress with us
Future Editions
Watch for announcements about upcoming AIGC competitions and events
The stage is set. The future is yours to build.