NOV 15 - 17, 2026
@Singapore Management University
In collaboration with
About the
Singapore–India Hackathon (SIH)
Marking 61 years of Singapore–India diplomatic relations
The Singapore–India Hackathon brings together 120 students — 60 from Singapore and 60 from India — in 30 mixed-country teams to develop solutions to real industry challenges. Hosted alternately in Singapore and India by Institutes of Higher Learning, the programme connects the academic and start-up ecosystems of both countries through problem statements set by industry partners.
The 4th edition is hosted in Singapore by Singapore Management University (SMU), in collaboration with the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and takes place 15–17 November 2026. Previous editions have been held at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 2018, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, and the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar.
Participants compete for prizes and gain access to post-hackathon opportunities, including industry engagement, mentorship, and venture or academic pathways.
Guests-of-Honour
(Grand Finals 17 Nov)
Mr Desmond Lee
Minister for Education and Minister-in-Charge
of Social Services Integration, Singapore
Mr Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Minister of Education and Skill Development
& Entrepreneurship at Government of India
Who Can Participate in Singapore?
Undergraduate and postgraduate students from Singapore Institutes of Higher Learning, Polytechnics
- Registration is applicable only to students currently studying at Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) & Polytechnics in Singapore.
- Participation in the Hackathon is on an individual basis. Accordingly, both the Expression of Interest (now) and the subsequent formal application (15 July to 15 Aug 2026) must be submitted individually.
- Cross-border team formation will be centrally decided by Singapore Management University (SMU) and the All‑India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
- Eligible applicants include undergraduate, postgraduate, master’s, and postdoctoral students from Singapore IHLs.
- 60 students will be shortlisted from the final pool of applicants to represent Singapore.
- Passionate about participating in a hackathon.
Applicants should be keen to collaborate with peers from India in a cross‑border, multicultural team environment.
Call for application will open on 15 July 2026
What Are the Industry Sectors?
Problems statements are curated from industry partners across key innovation sectors
A hackathon aimed at developing innovative solutions to compelling, industry‑curated problem statements across these sectors
FINTECH /
INSURTECH
SUSTAINABILITY &
CLIMATE ACTION
EMERGING
TECHNOLOGIES
SOCIAL INNOVATION &
INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT
Why Participate?
The Key Benefits
- Receive complimentary hackathon‑relevant workshops (for shortlisted participants)
- Co‑create with student peers from India cross‑border teams
- Compete for attractive prizes
- Opportunities for funding and internships with problem statement sponsors
- Access incubation support from IIE‑SMU
- Potential to find a co‑founder and explore entry into India’s vibrant startup ecosystem and markets
Judges / Mentors
Dr Josephine Kwa
Independent Non-Executive Director
Sembcorp Industries Ltd
Ravi Arora
Sr VP & Head, Group Innovation
Tata Sons
James Chan
SVP (Head of ASEAN)
TVS Motor
In Consultation With
Call for application will open on 15 July 2026