Welcome to the the BuilDING our Future Grand Challenge!
For the first time, the Grand Challenge is held in a dual-region format in Hong Kong and Singapore. It is supported by CIFAL Singapore, which is hosted by NTU. We look forward to receiving brilliant STEAM proposals from elite Singapore students. Finalists will win a chance to compete with HK representatives and pitch your ideas to industry leaders and changemakers!
“I am genuinely excited that CIFAL Singapore and NTU are joining forces with tramplus for the Grand Challenge 2025, uniting our shared commitment to inspire and equip the next generation of Asian leaders to tackle the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with creativity, collaboration, and purpose, and to accelerate inclusive and sustainable development across the region,” said Professor Adam Switzer.
Submit your proposals by 21 Nov 2025 to win a seat at the Grand Finale at Gaia for an exciting day of innovation and mutual learnings. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something truly impactful. See you there!
Learn more at https://www.tramplus-grandchallenge.com/sg/
Theme
Nature in the City: Smart Connections for Sustainable Living
Eligibility
S.2- 3 (Year 9-10) students in the School Year of 2025
Divisions
(1) English Division
(2) Chinese Division
Finalist benefits
- Represent Singapore to compete with Hong Kong students
- Attend a seminar at Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
- Explore Asia’s top smart city developments
- Engage in meaningful exchanges with industry leaders and Hong Kong students
Champion Awards (per Division)
- Award Trophy(per team)
- Award Certificate(per student)
- SG$1,650 Cash Prize (per team)