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
Primary, secondary, private, Form 6
Team Format
Individual or teams of 2-4
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
Primary school teams
Team Format
1 teacher + 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
Primary school teams compete in the one-day STEAM challenge.
14 November 2026
Shortlisted participants present and compete on final competition day.