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Build agentic AI solutions for real-world challenges.

The NUS-ISS Show Me Your Agents Hackathon is an open innovation competition that brings together students, professionals, startups, tech enthusiasts, and Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to solve real business problems using agentic AI.

Hosted by NUS-ISS and powered by AWS, the hackathon challenges teams to design, build, and present AI agent-powered solutions that are practical, secure, and ready for real-world application. Participants will receive access to AWS cloud resources, mentorship from NUS-ISS faculty and industry experts, and opportunities to develop prototypes that support innovation, productivity, and transformation across Singapore. 

Whether you are an SME looking to explore how AI can transform your business, or a student, professional, or builder keen to apply agentic AI to real business challenges, this hackathon is your opportunity to turn ideas into pilot-ready solutions.


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About The Hackathon

Bridging the gap between agentic AI and Singapore's SMEs

Agentic AI is opening new possibilities for businesses to automate workflows, improve productivity, enhance customer engagement, and operate more efficiently.

 

For SMEs, the challenge is often knowing where to start. While many recognise the potential of AI, they may not have the time, resources, or expertise to experiment with emerging technologies in a practical way.

 

Through AWS-powered prototypes, expert mentorship, and real SME problem statements, this hackathon brings participants and SMEs together to develop Agentic AI solutions for practical business needs. More than a competition, it is a platform to accelerate AI adoption and build new capabilities across Singapore’s SME community.




Objectives
  • Encourage the practical application of Agentic AI to address real SME business challenges.

  • Support Singapore SMEs in exploring AI-driven productivity and business transformation opportunities.

  • Develop pilot-ready prototypes that can be adopted, adapted, and built upon beyond the hackathon.

The Challenge

Real business problems. Real agentic AI solutions.

Teams design and build agentic AI solutions that solve real-world business problems.
SME business problem statements are curated ahead of time and shared during the hackathon briefing.

Administrative automation

Automating repetitive administrative workflows.

Customer service

Improving customer service or enquiry handling.

Sales & marketing

Supporting sales, marketing, and lead management.

Supply chain & ops

Streamlining supply chain, inventory, or operations processes.

Knowledge management

Enhancing internal knowledge management.

AI assistants

Developing AI assistants or agents that help SMEs operate more efficiently.

Solutions should be
Practical & relevant to SME needs Feasible to deploy or pilot Secure & responsible in design Sound technical architecture Effective use of agentic AI Measurable business impact

Ideas and solutions generated during the hackathon are deemed public resources and may be used by the wider community.

Who Can Join

Two categories, one mission

Register under the category that fits your team - whether you're representing an SME or building as a team of four.

Category 01

SME Category

Open to teams representing Small and Medium Enterprises — suitable for SME owners, employees, or official representatives building an AI agent solution for their own business challenge.

  • Teams must represent an SME
  • Annual sales turnover should not exceed S$100 million
  • Proof of SME affiliation may be required at registration
  • Each team must have 2 to 4 members
  • At least one team member should have technical skills
Category 02

Public Category

Open to individuals not currently employed by or representing an SME — including students, researchers, startups, professionals, and tech enthusiasts.

  • Each team must consist of exactly 4 members
  • Teams work on official SME business problem statements shared during the hackathon kickoff
  • Additional recognition or scoring consideration for effectively addressing real SME problems

Challenge Timeline


Plan your runway
Five teams from each category advance to Finale Demo Day, where one winning team per category is crowned.


Friday, 17 July 2026
Registration begins

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Registration closes

Saturday, 5 September 2026
Hackathon Kickoff

Monday, 7 September - Friday, 25 September 2026
Build Phase

Monday, 28 September 2026
Final Submission
5 teams from each category will be chosen for Finale Demo Day

Saturday, 10 October 2026
Finale Demo Day

Monday, 19 October 2026
Showcase and Prize Presentation
Winning teams will be invited to showcase their work and for a formal prize presentation at NUS-ISS Annual Luncheon.

Judges

Our judging panel will be revealed soon.

Prizes


Awarded across both categories
Prizes will be awarded for each of the SME Category and Public Category.
1st Place
(per category)
$3,000
AWS USD cloud credits
2nd Place
(per category)
$2,000
AWS USD cloud credits
3rd Place
(per category)
$1,000
AWS USD cloud credits

Special Awards

SME Ready Award

For the most deployment-ready solution in an SME context.

Best Agents Use Award

For the most innovative and effective use of agentic AI technology.

Social Impact Award

For the solution with the greatest potential community or societal benefit.

Why Join


Built for builders — and the businesses they build for

For Participants

  • Gain hands-on experience building agentic AI solutions
  • Work with real SME business problem statements
  • Access AWS cloud resources during the hackathon
  • Receive mentorship from NUS-ISS faculty and industry experts
  • Build a working prototype and pitch it to an expert judging panel
  • Strengthen your portfolio with a real-world AI project
  • Compete for prizes, awards, and recognition

For SMEs

  • Explore how agentic AI can solve real business problems
  • Build internal AI readiness and digital capability
  • Work with builders, mentors, and industry experts
  • Gain visibility as an innovation-forward SME
  • Develop a prototype that may support future business transformation
  • Submit business problem statements for consideration
Commitment required. All registered team members must attend the Hackathon Kickoff event on Saturday, 5 September 2026. Non-attendance may result in disqualification. Please note the key dates above and plan your time accordingly.

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Ready to build AI agents that solve real-world SME challenges? Join the NUS-ISS Show Me Your Agents Hackathon and be part of a community shaping the future of intelligent automation for Singapore businesses.

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Registration closes Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
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