TheFirst Spark 2026: Youth Symposium

Welcome to TheFirst Spark Challenge🔥 A 7-Day AI Build Sprint | 19–26 June 2026. The First Spark Challenge is the pre-event build sprint for The First Spark AI Youth Symposium - Singapore's full-day gathering for student founders, builders, and operators exploring how to build, work, and start up in the AI age. From 19–26 June, students build from home, solo or in teams, and submit an AI project for a shot at pitching live in front of founders, investors, speakers, and partners on Symposium Day (27 June). Bring your curiosity and ship something real. 📅 Sprint Dates: 19–26 June (submit by 25 June, 23:59) 👥 Open to: JC, polytechnic, IHL, university students & NSmen - solo or teams 📍 Build from: Anywhere in Singapore 🎯 Pitch to: Founders, investors, and partners at the live symposium What's in it for you: AI builder credits from confirmed partners, Mentor feedback on users, demos, and product direction, A live pitch slot at The First Spark (if shortlisted), Prizes and further opportunities for top teams, Invite-only dinner with speakers and partners for the best demo teams How to join: Register and indicate you want to join the Build Sprint, Receive your info pack with the full brief, timeline, and builder resources, Build from 19–25 June, Submit via Devpost by 25 June, 11:59pm (demo pitch deck + 1-min YouTube demo + GitHub repo if available), Get selected to pitch live on 27 June! Selected teams will be invited to pitch their project live on AI Youth Symposium Day (27 June).