Tech4City, Huawei Singapore’s flagship youth innovation competition, returns for its 4th edition to inspire students and startups to reimagine Singapore’s future through technology-driven solutions for social good.
Aligned with Singapore’s national vision for a Smart Nation 2.0 and the Singapore Green Plan 2030, this year’s mission—Empowering Our Shared Digital Future—challenges participants to create intelligent, sustainable innovations that bridge digital transformation with societal needs.
Top solutions will not only gain industry mentorship and funding but also catalyse tangible progress toward a future where technology uplifts communities, protects the environment, and ensures no one is left behind in the digital age.
Ready to shape the future? Join Tech4City 2025 and turn your innovative ideas into reality! Whether you’re a student or a startup, this is your chance to contribute to Singapore’s digital and sustainable future. Don’t wait—Register now and be part of shaping tomorrow’s Singapore with technology!
Tech4City 2025 focuses on three critical themes: Smart Healthcare, Smart Education, and Smart City. Each theme represents a cornerstone of Singapore’s future, urging participants to think boldly and act collaboratively to turn visionary ideas into reality.
Innovations in Smart Healthcare are vital to address Singapore’s ageing population, strained medical resources, mental well-being challenges.
With health technology innovations, participants can revolutionise preventive care, reduce hospital burdens, and personalise treatment.
Such advancements promise a future where healthcare is proactive, accessible, and equitable—transforming how patients and providers interact in a digital-first ecosystem.
Smart Education seeks to redefine learning in a post-pandemic world.
With Singapore prioritising lifelong learning and digital literacy, solutions like AI-driven personalised curricula, VR classrooms, or gamified skill-building platforms can democratise access to quality education.
These tools empower learners of all ages to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market, fostering a culture of continuous innovation and bridging socioeconomic gaps through technology.
As urbanisation intensifies, Smart City innovations are key to building sustainable, efficient communities.
The concept of a Smart City integrates IoT, data, and AI to optimise digital and physical infrastructure, energy use, resource management, and more.
Participants might tackle cyber hygiene, sustainability, smart built environment, city mobility related challenges. Innovation in this field will not only improve quality of life but also contribute to the long-term sustainability of Singapore.
Smart Healthcare
Innovations in Smart Healthcare are vital to address Singapore’s ageing population, strained medical resources, mental well-being challenges. With health technology innovations, participants can revolutionise preventive care, reduce hospital burdens, and personalise treatment. Such advancements promise a future where healthcare is proactive, accessible, and equitable—transforming how patients and providers interact in a digital-first ecosystem.
Smart Education
Smart Education seeks to redefine learning in a post-pandemic world. With Singapore prioritising lifelong learning and digital literacy, solutions like AI-driven personalised curricula, VR classrooms, or gamified skill-building platforms can democratise access to quality education. These tools empower learners of all ages to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market, fostering a culture of continuous innovation and bridging socioeconomic gaps through technology.
Smart City
As urbanisation intensifies, Smart City innovations are key to building sustainable, efficient communities. The concept of a smart city integrates IoT, data, and AI to optimise digital and physical infrastructure, energy use, resource management, and more. Participants might tackle cyber hygiene, sustainability, smart built environment, city mobility related challenges. Innovation in this field will not only improve quality of life but also contribute to the long-term sustainability of Singapore.
Requirements | Judging Criteria | Prizes | |
Budding Youths (age 16-22)
| 1) Participants should be 16-22 years old, forming a team of 3 to 6 persons 2) Use of Huawei technology (Upon registration you will be able to access Huawei E-learning platform) 3) Participants should be able to attend the onsite final pitch in Singapore in Oct 4) Submission: Pitch Deck including research insights, proposed solution, execution plan and social value, mockup/sketches/storyboards | 1) Creativity & Innovation (30%): Originality of the idea and its potential to inspire change. 2) Social Impact (30%): Relevance to Singapore’s societal needs and alignment with competition themes. 3) Feasibility (20%): Basic practicality of the concept (even if not fully developed). 4) Presentation Clarity (20%): Ability to communicate ideas effectively. 5) Prototype is an additional bonus | 1st Prize: SGD 4,000 2nd Prize: SGD 3,000 3rd Prize: SGD 2,000 |
Onwards Entrepreneurship (age 16-35)
| 1) Participants should be 16 to 35 years old, forming a team of 3 to 6 persons 2) Use of Huawei technology (Upon registration you will be able to access Huawei E-learning platform) 3) Participants should be able to attend the onsite final pitch in Singapore in Oct 4) Submission: Pitch Deck including research insights, proposed solution, execution plan and social value, and demo of prototype | 1) Market Readiness (40%): Prototype functionality, user validation, and scalability. 2) Business Viability (30%): Strength of revenue model, financial projections, and competitive edge. 3) Social Impact (20%): Relevance to Singapore’s societal needs and alignment with competition themes. 4) Pitching Ability (10%): Ability to communicate ideas effectively to investors | 1st Prize: SGD 20,000 2nd Prize: SGD 10,000 3rd Prize: SGD 5,000 |
Onwards Entrepreneurship Track
First Prize: SGD 20,000
Second Prize: SGD 10,000
Third Prize: SGD 5,000
Budding Youths Track
First Prize: SGD 4,000
Second Prize: SGD 3,000
Third Prize: SGD 2,000
Best Innovation in Mobility
Sponsored by SBS Transit: SGD 3,000
Fast-tracked into Huawei’s talent development programmes on global stage
Participate in Huawei’s flagship events
Potential media publicity
Trainings in Huawei ICT Academy & Huawei Cloud courses
Gain Huawei Certification
Exposure
Visibility: Sponsors will gain exposure through social media mentions, website banners, event signage, and media coverage.
DemographicsMedia Coverage: Past events have seen significant media attention, with 18 media hits including print, online, and radio.
Engagement
Interaction Opportunities: Sponsors can engage with attendees through exhibition booths, speaking slots, and live product demos.
Networking: Dedicated networking sessions to facilitate meaningful connections between sponsors and participants.
Launch of our annual flagship Huawei Tech4City Competition 2025!
Top 6 teams announced, to prepare for the final pitch.
Live stream available.
The Huawei Tech4City Competition Finals 2025 concluded on 28 November 2025, with Remarkably, a team from NUS winning the grand prize of S$20,000 for their AI-powered essay platform closing the feedback gap for students especially in underserved communities.
The competition saw over 320 youths submitting more than 120 proposals, and involved partners from government, academia, industries to empower our shared digital future.
In the 2025 edition, the finals were live-streamed across Huawei’s Facebook and X platforms, reaching over 14.87 million live viewers
Group photo with Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng, Judges, Advisors, Huawei senior management and top 6 teams.
Speaker giving the keynote speech and interacting with the finalists’ prototype at the booths.
Huawei Singapore’s flagship youth innovation competition returns for its 5th edition, inviting the next generation of innovators to shape Singapore’s future through AI-driven solutions for the public good.
2026 Theme：Fueled by AI, Powered for Public Good
Competition Requirements
Timeline
Submissions:
End April – End July
Semi Finals E-pitch:
August
Mentoring:
September – October
Finals:
October/November
Requirements | Judging Criteria | Prizes | |
Ages (16 – 35) | 1) Participants should be 16-35 years old, currently/used to be enrolled in a Singapore school, forming a team of 3 to 6 persons
| 1) Social Impact (30%): Relevance to Singapore’s societal needs and alignment with competition themes
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2nd Prize: SGD 11,000 3rd Prize: SGD 8,000 4th 5th Prize: SGD4500
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