[INFO SESSION 2] Global Impact Competition 2026

​Wanna find out more about ​​The Global Impact Competition 2026, and the internship partner, Quantum Consumer Solutions?

​Join our Free Info Session Today with the link above.

​Do note that registrations for the competition is at: luma.com/globalimpact2026. Acceptance to this event does not constitute an acceptance into the Global Impact Competition 2026.

​About the Global Impact Competition 2026

​We challenge ambitious students globally to investigate an overlooked community issue, and propose a solution that matters.

​Top 4 Finalists get an internship opportunity with Quantum Consumer Solutions (quantumcs.com), a global strategic consultancy firm.

​Sign-up as individual students by 5 June 2026! Spots are limited (up to 80 students, acceptance is on a rolling basis).

​No technical, policy, or research experience required - all training & resources provided.

​Key Dates:

​Launch Day: 13 June 2026, 09:30AM - 11:00AM Eastern Time (ET)

​Policy Workshop Option 1: 14 June 2026, 02:30AM - 04:00AM Eastern Time (ET)

​Policy Workshop Option 2: 14 June 2026, 09:30AM - 11:00AM Eastern Time (ET)

​Submission: 27 June 2026, 11:59PM Eastern Time (ET)

​Finals: 3 July 2026, 09:30AM - 11:00AM Eastern Time (ET)

​Check out our event brochure here.

​​What Issues can you Investigate?

• ​Elderly loneliness in the neighbourhood

• ​Accessibility barriers in public spaces

• ​Social media addiction in youths

• ​Dying traditional businesses

• ​Water cleanliness and safety

• ​The possibilities ... entirely up to you and what you are passionate / care about.

​A sample project from one of our past students, Riley Chan (Singapore): https://thiamsiew.lovable.app // Watch our walkthrough:

​​​Our Inclusivity Promise

​All our student programs are designed to be inclusive, regardless of background, academic, or technical experience. Training and resources are fully provided, so no technical, coding, policy, or research background is required nor expected.

​​​It Doesn't Stop at Winning

• ​Cash Prize for Top Submission: USD $250

• ​Projects featured on The Global Archives (globalarchives.org).

• ​Build a project which showcases your passion and original thought (PS: with visual storytelling and output that cannot be generated with AI!)

• ​Top 4 finalists to land a virtual internship with Quantum Consumer Solutions (quantumcs.com)

​​​Who You'll Meet? Confirmed Speakers, more to come:

​​​About Build Learning:

​​​At Build Learning, students explore their passions, embark on self-initiated projects, and solve real-world problems with industry mentors using Design Thinking and new technologies.

​We are proud to have successfully organised the following full-house events, in collaboration and with support from organisations from Big Tech (OpenAI, Lovable, Cloudflare, Google, AWS), higher educational institutes (Stanford University Institute for Human Centered AI, Singapore Institute of Technology, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore), as well as the Singapore Government (Singapore Global Network, AI Singapore, SGInnovate, Infocomm Media Development Authority):

• ​2026: Global Cultures Hackathon (Virtual)

• ​2026: National Build for Impact Hackathon, Singapore AI Research Week 2026

• ​2025: Global Winter Case Competition & Product Innovation for Kinaya Ventures, in collaboration with CaseCatalyst

• ​2025: Build a World of Joy & Wellness, Providence Christian Academy, Seoul

• ​2025: Supercharge your CoHASS Advantage, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

• ​2025: Design Thinking is Evolving, Are You? Stanford University

​​​Follow us on Instagram: @buildlearning.co | Build Learning's website | Event brochure here | Register @ luma.com/globalimpact2026. Spots are limited!

​​​Confirmation & Participation Fee:

​A USD 300 / student participation fee is required to confirm participation. Financial aid available; reach out at [email protected]