Event Overview
Welcome to Bukit Sion SITE (STEM Innovation & Talent Expo) 2026
Bukit Sion SITE (STEM Innovation & Talent Expo) is a project-based STEM innovation competition held both ONLINE and OFFLINE at Bukit Sion School from November 5-7, 2026.
SITE challenges students to use Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to develop practical and innovative solutions to real-world problems. Participants will go through a project development process before showcasing their work through an online final submission and offline live project pitching and judging.
The Online Round will be ongoing from 31 August - 30 October 2026.
The Offline Round will take place across three days:
- November 5, 2026 - Secondary (SMP) Finalist Offline Presentations
- November 6, 2026 - Further Education (SMA) Finalist Offline Presentations
Workshops will also be held to guide participants throughout the competition each week. Further Information about them is TBA in the Buksi SITE (STEM Innovation & Talent Expo) Community Group.
Requirements
WHAT TO BUILD
This year's theme focuses on developing sustainable solutions for Health, Wellness & Sports; Safety; or Sustainability & Environment. You are challenged to create functional prototypes, systems, software or other STEM-based solutions, that address regional disparities and At-risk populations.
Check out the participant handbook for more information on the theme and tracks: https://bit.ly/4fzvxpL
WHAT TO SUBMIT (IN ENGLISH ONLY)
- The Project Summary
- A 3-minute demo video, containing the problem you want to solve, how you did it, the development process (BTS of the making), prototype demonstration and future development plans. Video is not limited to static PPT or screen record, but can be anything you want as long as it potrays your project.
- A short paragraph about the development process
- An AI usage disclosure: what kind of AI did you use, how you used it, and how it helped you overcame the problem or challenge during the competition.
Prizes
1st Place SMA Category
Gold Medal, IDR 750.000, STEM Subject Incentive Points, Certificate
2nd Place SMA Category
Silver Medal, IDR 450.000, STEM Subject Incentive Points, Certificate
3rd Place SMA Category
Bronze Medal, STEM Subject Incentive Points, Certificate
1st Place SMP Category
Gold Medal, IDR 650.000, STEM Subject Incentive Points, Certificate
2nd Place SMP Category
Silver Medal, IDR 450.000, STEM Subject Incentive Points, Certificate
3rd Place SMP Category
Bronze Medal, STEM Subject Incentive Points, Certificate
Best Presentation - SMP Category
Best Presentation
Best Presentation - SMA Category
Best Presentation
Best Prototype - SMP Category
Best Prototype
Best Prototype - SMA Category
Best Prototype
Most Impactful Project - SMP Category
Most Impactful Project
Most Impactful Project - SMA Category
Most Impactful Project
Most Marketable Project - SMP Category
Most Marketable Project
Most Marketable Project - SMA Category
Most Marketable Project
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Various Judges Ranging from Professionals and Alumni in their field
Judging Criteria
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CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY – 15%
Is the idea creative, original, or innovative? -
PRACTICAL IMPACT - 20%
Does it solve a real, meaningful problem? -
QUALITY OF PROTOTYPE - 20%
Is the prototype functional, usable, and well-developed? -
PRESENTATION QUALITY AND CLARITY - 25%
Can a non-expert understand the problem, solution, and prototype? -
FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTATION - 20%
Could the solution realistically be implemented?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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