Two competition pathways invite school teams to propose, build, test, and present STEAM solutions during STEAM @ TAR UMT 2026. Review the format that fits your students, then open the detailed page for rules and registration information.
Formats
Proposal + one-day challenge
Dates
13-14 November 2026
Venue
TAR UMT Main Campus
Each competition has a different timeline, audience, and team structure. Use this overview to route schools and participants to the right detailed competition page.
Innovation Contest
A proposal-led STEAM contest for students to develop creative solutions, present their ideas, and compete on the final competition day.
Deadline
15 September 2026
Final Day
14 November 2026
Eligibility
6-9, 10-12, 13-15, and ages 16 to 19
Team Format
1-4 students + 1 teacher/adult mentor
One-Day Challenge
A focused event-day challenge where primary school teams solve assigned pollution-themed STEAM problems through teamwork and rapid prototyping.
Deadline
30 September 2026
Event Date
13 November 2026
Eligibility
Standard 4-6 (10-12 years old)
Team Format
1 teacher/adult mentor + 4 students
Capacity: first 20 groups only.
STEAMverse gives teams time to prepare a proposal and refine their idea before the final competition. InnovateX creates a concentrated one-day challenge for primary students to respond, build, and present under guided event conditions.
13 November 2026
Standard 4-6 teams aged 10-12 compete in the one-day STEAM challenge.
14 November 2026
Shortlisted participants present and compete on final competition day.