Official Rulebook
Singapore Chapter — Classroom STEAM Education 2026
The Singapore chapter is organised locally by Scaffolds / KWHD, following the official Classroom STEAM Education ruleset. All Singapore entries will be judged by the KWHD panel before top finalists are submitted to the international competition.
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Welcome to the Singapore chapter of the AI for Good with micro:bit Competition, based on the official ruleset by Classroom STEAM Education. This challenge invites students to use the micro:bit to build AI-powered solutions to real-world problems in their schools and communities.
The Singapore chapter is organised by Scaffolds / KWHD. All Singapore entries will be judged locally by the KWHD panel using the criteria below. Top finalists will then be submitted to the international competition, with the opportunity to present at HKCEC Hong Kong in June 2026.
This competition is intentionally aligned with the requirements, timelines, and judging criteria of the international AI for Good competition. This alignment gives participants a unique opportunity to gain recognition both locally and internationally.
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The AI for Good with micro:bit Competition is open to students in Singapore schools. To ensure all participants are categorised correctly, please use the following guide to determine your division.
Grade-Level Equivalency
| Group | Division | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | Primary 4 – Primary 5 | Years 8–12 (Upper Primary) |
| Senior | Secondary 1 – Secondary 3 | Years 12–16 (Lower Secondary) |
Junior Division: Teams of 1–4 students with a supervising teacher.
Senior Division: Teams of 1–4 students with a supervising teacher.
Competing teams should register in advance to get access to competition resources, as well as an invitation to join the online workshop.
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The AI for Good with micro:bit Competition asks participants to create a micro:bit-based project that uses AI to solve a significant community challenge. The specific guidelines depend on your division.
Hardware Requirements
Junior teams: micro:bit + CHARGE + Create AI
Senior teams: micro:bit + Floaino
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A panel of judges assembled by KWHD will evaluate all Singapore submissions based on the criteria below.
Assesses the creativity and originality of the AI solution. A highly innovative project demonstrates a unique approach to solving a problem, showing novel thinking and a creative application of AI technology.
Evaluates how well the project addresses a real-world community challenge and its potential benefit. The team should clearly articulate the problem, explain why it's important, and demonstrate an understanding of the community's needs.
Measures the team's understanding of the AI concepts used in their solution. The submission should clearly explain how the AI component works, demonstrating both technical understanding and a responsible, ethical approach to AI application.
Focuses on the effective use of the micro:bit, sensors, and coding. Judges will look for a functional and well-executed prototype that demonstrates the team's technical proficiency and mastery of the hardware.
Assesses the overall quality of communication in the submission. The project narrative and supporting media (video, photos, etc.) should be clear, engaging, and professional.
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The following timeline is structured to provide teams with ample time to develop their projects and prepare for submission.
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To be considered for judging and awards, all submissions must be uploaded through the official submission form by 25 May 2026. All deliverables must be combined into a single PDF document. Any supplemental media (videos, digital posters, etc.) must be linked within the PDF. All video links must be accessible to the judging panel without a password.
A written narrative (2–4 pages max) that explains your final solution and the design process you followed. The narrative should address:
A video demonstration (no longer than 2 minutes) of your project in action. The video should showcase your working prototype with the micro:bit and tools.
Additional photos and/or code snippets that illustrate your project and its development.
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All participants, projects, and submissions must adhere to the rules and regulations outlined below. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
Originality & Intellectual Property
The project submission must be original content created specifically for this competition. All AI tools or technologies, research, and artifacts used must be identified and credited within the submission.
Hardware Requirements
The BBC micro:bit must be used as the primary controller for all projects. Projects may integrate additional micro:bit compatible products.
Development & Safety
Teams must follow safe engineering practices and their school's safety guidelines during project development.
Supervision
Submissions for both divisions must be student-led, with adults acting only as supervisors and mentors.
Submission Compliance
Submissions must be complete, appropriate, and compliant with the published guidelines. Late submissions will not be considered.
AI Tools
The use of AI applications must be integrated into the micro:bit project. These must include (but are not limited to) micro:bit's Create AI application for Junior division and Floaino AI platform application for Senior division.
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All participants are expected to demonstrate academic integrity and responsible behaviour throughout the competition.
Academic Integrity
Participants must practice academic integrity by ensuring all work is original and there is no plagiarism or falsification of results.
Responsible AI Use
Participants must use AI tools responsibly and ethically. The competition encourages teams to align their work with global guidelines for safe, responsible, and ethical AI use.
Collaboration & Respect
Teams should show respect and collaboration in their teamwork. All participants are expected to demonstrate inclusivity and fairness towards others.
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Singapore teams can register through our official registration page. Registration is free for all teams.
Support
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