Signature Events
MAKERTHON
Accelerate innovative ideas into physical and/or digital prototypes that promote positive social impact
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PROGRAMME
TIMELINE
07 AUG
REGISTRATION
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Please note that registration for the Makerthon starts on 7 August 2022 and closes on 30 September 2022.
15 OCT
EVENT DAY 1
Cross-border Teams:​
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All participants will form into teams of 4-6. Each team will comprise participants from Singapore and China to ensure a cross-cultural perspective.
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Challenge Announcement:​
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The organiser will announce the topic to all participants, including the judging criteria. Participants will get to discuss among their team and ask the organiser questions about the challenge.
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Masterclasses:​
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Participants will attend masterclasses about design thinking and product management.
15 OCT
START OF MAKERTHON
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During the event, participants will meet to ideate solution and create a prototype for the challenge.
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They will curate and design the product pitch to judges on the 15th day of the event.
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There will be Panel Discussions to hear industry experts and professionals on their experiences and knowledge of IoT smart home ecosystem.
22 OCT
EVENT DAY 8
Masterclasses:
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Masterclass sessions will be conducted to provide participants with some knowledge about product management and rapid prototyping.
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Networking:​
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Participants will have the opportunity to network with experienced mentors.
29 OCT
EVENT DAY 15
Demo Day:​
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Teams will present and pitch their product concept and prototype to a panel of judges. They will receive comments and feedback from judges and awards will be given to outstanding teams.
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Cross-border Interaction:​
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Participants will conduct a facilitated closing interaction and insight sharing with teammates. Thus, building next level of cross border friendship.
15 to 29 October 2022
Makerthon 2022
Jointly organised in Singapore & China
This event is a 15-day cross-border challenge aims to accelerate innovative ideas into physical and/or digital prototypes that promote positive social impact.
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Youth participants will be grouped into diverse team of 4-6 to complete in ideating and curating physical or virtual products.
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During the event, we will organise workshops, expert panel discussions and mentors to support youth participants learning journey. Makerthon culminates in final pitch to a panel of judges to provide professional comments and advices.
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In addition to design and innovate solutions, participants also get to build an extended network of peers and community beyond home country.
