Build with AI Competition

In partnership with Manus AI

Join us for an exciting AI-powered innovation competition designed for students ages 8–16. In partnership with Manus AI, this event brings students & their parents together to explore how artificial intelligence can transform industries & solve real-world problems.

REGISTER NOW

Date: Saturday, 28th Feb 2026

Time: 10am-11:30am

Location: Fully virtual event on Zoom.
Join the event here!

Age: Students ages 8-16

REGISTER NOW

How the Competition Will Work

AI Large Language Model Track

  • Students & parents team up to ideate & train an LLM for a specific use case

  • Focus on applying AI to real-world industry challenges - how would AI improve your parent’s workplace or industry?

Coding with AI Track (Level 2)

  • Using AI-powered coding tools to prototype a functional solution to real-world industry challanges

  • Focus on designing a working prototype e.g. website, app etc..

  • Students can take a Strive AI coding class before competing to learn the prerequisites for this track if they don’t already have experience coding with AI

Semi-Finals

Top projects will be invited to demo in-person in Singapore, where students showcase their ideas and meet industry experts.

Selected teams will have the opportunity to connect with Manus AI teams.

    • LLM Innovation Track: Teams use Manus AI to ideate solutions for real-world industry challenges.

    • Coding with AI Track (Optional): Students take a Strive AI coding class to learn how to build AI-powered applications before competing.

    • The competition weekend will be TBD

    • Semi-finals for top teams will be in-person in Singapore.

    • Participation in the Innovation Track is free.

    • The Coding with AI Track is optional and involves a paid Strive class to prepare students for the coding challenge.

  • You just need a laptop or computer

    • Projects are evaluated based on creativity, innovation, feasibility, and impact.

    • Top teams are invited to present their projects in semi-finals.

  • We recommend using a computer or laptop for the best experience.

  • None needed, any prep needed will be taught and covered in the 15 minute introduction.

Event FAQs