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Codechella Tour: Singapore 2025

Let the People<Build>

Virtual Hackathon + Physical Grand Finale
6 Oct - 7 Nov 2025

Whether you're studying computer science, medicine, business, design, law, or literature
- if you're a university student in Singapore with ideas that matter, this is your stage.

No coding experience required. Just bring your creativity.
No coding experience required. Just bring your creativity.
No coding experience required. Just bring your creativity.
No coding experience required. Just bring your creativity.
Hackathon
Partners
Singapore Management UniversityNational University of SingaporeNanyang Technological UniversitySUTDSITSUSS
Hackathon
Partners
Singapore Management UniversityNational University of SingaporeNanyang Technological UniversitySUTDSITSUSS

What is
Codechella?

​A month-long innovation festival where students from ALL disciplines - computer science, medicine, business, design, law, arts, and beyond - build AI-powered solutions using ChatAndBuild.

No coding experience required. Just curiosity and creativity.
​Build through conversation in 40+ languages. Turn your ideas into real, working apps. Show the world what you can create.

Who should Join?

Open to ALL students currently enrolled in universities based in Singapore - yes, ALL disciplines welcome!

Design students
who want to create user-
friendly solutions
Business students
with ideas to streamline operations
Medical
students
who see gaps in healthcare
Law students
passionate about access to justice
Social science students
focused on community impact
Computer science students
ready to innovate
Arts & humanities students
with unique perspectives
Team Size:
1–5 members
(solo builders absolutely welcome!)
Experience Level:
Zero experience required
- just curiosity and willingness to learn
Location:
Participate online,
attend Grand Finale
(Venue to be announced)
ALL disciplines welcome!
Zero experience required
ALL disciplines welcome!
Zero experience required
ALL disciplines welcome!
Zero experience required
ALL disciplines welcome!
Zero experience required

Timeline

06 OCT
Registration Opens
08 OCT
Kickoff Workshop at SMU
06-24 OCT
Building Phase(online with community support)
24 OCT
Submissions Due
31 OCT
Top 10 Finalists Announced
01-06 NOV
Online Mentoring for Finalists
07 NOV
Grand Finale (physical event)
Supported by
Community Partner

ChallengeTracks

Track1
Public
Service
Challenges
​Make government services more accessible and human-centered. Tackle real problems in workplace safety, employee services, claims processing, or any citizenggg-government interaction.
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What
You'll Use
​ChatAndBuild - Build apps through conversation. Required platform for all submissions.
  • ​No traditional coding needed
  • ​40+ languages supported
  • ​Instant previews as you build
  • ​One-click publishing
​Note:
Participants need a
ChatAndBuild subscription
Track2
Open
Innovation
​Build anything that solves a real problem and makes life better. Mental health support? Food waste reduction? Local language preservation? Your call.

BuildingPhase
Support

Telegram Community
Real-time support and collaboration
On-Campus Office Hours
ChatAndBuild team at various unis
Kickoff workshop
8 Oct at SMU
Discord Ticketing
Technical help when you need it

​How to Submit

​Three components required:

 

1. ​Video Proof - Screen recording of your build process (2-5 min)

  • ​Post on Twitter/X, Instagram Reels, or TikTok

  • ​​Tag @ChatAndBuild and @c0dechella

2. ​Published App Link - Your live ChatAndBuild app URL

​3. Builder's Story - Written reflection (500-800 words)

 

​Full submission details shared via Telegram after registration

​Deadline: 24 October 2025, 11:59 PM SGT

Judges &Sponsors

Christal Buchanan
Thomas Jeng
+ more industry/academic experts

[full line up to be announced]