Buildathon × STEM Challenge 2026 — 28 Mar (Demo Day) | 28 Feb (Workshop)

​Event Overview

• ​​28 February 2026 – Briefing and Workshop (Optional)

• ​28th March 2026 - Competition (Demo Day)

• ​Buildathon x STEM Challenge 2026 is a 4-week engineering buildathon competition

• ​Organized by the Taylor’s ADP Engineering Society

• ​Conducted in collaboration with STEM Challenge 2026, an interdisciplinary STEM initiative by Taylor’s American Degree Program (ADP)

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​Target Participants

• ​University students from all engineering majors

• ​High school students interested in pursuing engineering and STEM fields

• ​Participants compete in teams of 2–4 members

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​Technical Focus and Learning Components

• ​Core focus on electronics-based innovation

• ​Integration of mechanical design principles

• ​Participants will use standardized engineering kits including:

  • ​Arduino microcontrollers

  • ​Sensors

  • ​Electronic components

  • ​Mechanical components

• ​Participants will:

  • ​Design engineering solutions

  • ​Build functional prototypes

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​Program Timeline and Key Activities

​28 February 2026 – Introduction and Workshop

• ​Official welcome and introduction for all participants

• ​Briefing on:

  • ​Event structure

  • ​Competition rules

  • ​Expectations and deliverables

• ​Technical workshop on:

  • ​Arduino fundamentals

  • ​Electronics and microcontroller programming

• ​Official release of problem statement

• ​Teams begin planning and prototype development

​28 March 2026 – Demo Day (Final Presentation)

• ​Final prototype presentation at the Grand Hall

• ​Teams showcase completed electromechanical prototypes

• ​Judging and evaluation based on:

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​Awards ceremony recognizing:

• ​University Category Prizes

  • ​Champion: RM 500

  • ​First Runner-Up: RM 300

  • ​Second Runner-Up: RM 200

• ​High School Category Prizes

  • ​Champion: RM 350

  • ​First Runner-Up: RM 250

  • ​Second Runner-Up: RM 150