AI Open Innovation Challenge 2026

The Challenge

Participants are tasked with identifying a pressing issue within their chosen category and developing an AI-driven solution. The project would demonstrate scalable and impactful outcomes aligned with a real-world social impact areas.

Eligibility Criteria

Form a team of up to 3 - 5 members to participate in this journey

SMA/SMU/SMK

  • Student with 13 - 18 years old from SMA/SMK.
  • Team consist of 3 - 5 members.
  • Mixed grade within 10 - 12 allowed.

University & Public

  • Age requirement (19–28 years old) applies only to the Traffic Management and Waste Management categories. No age restriction applies to other categories.
  • Team consist of 3 - 5 members.
  • Cross major welcome.

Competition Categories

Choose your domain of expertise and showcase how AI can transform that specific sector.

Healthcare

Enhance laboratory precision and workplace safety through automated microbiology counting, PPE compliance monitoring, and AI-driven analytics for quality testing and regulatory recommendations.

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Manufacturing

Boost operational excellence with PT Kerry and PT Reckitt Benckiser by deploying AI-based root cause analysis and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.

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Logistics

Drive sustainable supply chains with Blibli, Cikarang Dry Port, and PT Kawan Lama using AI-powered green logistics, OCR for customs, and smart warehouse systems.

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Waste Management

Optimize urban sanitation by implementing AI-based transportation monitoring and historical data modeling to accurately predict waste volumes.

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Traffic Management

Modernize urban mobility through adaptive traffic signal control (ATCS), intelligent enforcement, and AI-optimized connectivity for public transit systems.

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Why You Should Join

Boost your career, build your network, and win amazing prizes

GRAND PRIZES
Mentorship from industry experts
Networking with top companies
Certificate of achievement

Competition Timeline

Mark your calendars for these important dates

  • Early April - Open Registration and Submission Proposal

    The hackathon officially commences. The challenge statement and participant guidebook are released.

  • Mid May - Deadline Submission Proposal

    Selected teams will be officially notified and invited to participate in the final stage of the hackathon.

  • Early June - Semifinalist Announcement

  • Mid June - Tutorial from Tech Provider

    All semifinalists will undergo one week of intensive online tutorials conducted by technology providers to master the necessary AI tools. (Output: creating a video of mock up dashboard)

  • End June - Video Submission

  • Early July - Finalist Announcement

  • Mid July - Mentoring & Coaching

    This phase focuses on developing a functional hardware or software prototype and a final presentation.

  • End July - Site Visit Company

    Participants will visit case provider companies to explore real-world problems firsthand. And developing the ideas of digital mockups and dashboards to solve the cases

  • 31 August - Final Submission

  • Early Sept - Final Event

    Finalists will showcase their prototypes and present their solutions to a judging panel to crown the winners.

  • Mid Sept - Business Matching

    The winner teams will enter business matching sessions with companies to discuss the potential implementation of their AI innovations and collaborations.

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