Codechella: Singapore Edition
🎉 Codechella Tour: Singapore 2025
The Festival of Building - Where Every Student Becomes an AI Builder
Let the People Build.
📅 Event Details
Dates: 6 October - 7 November 2025
Format:
Virtual Building Phase: 6-24 October
Physical Grand Finale: 7 November, 2PM onwards (Venue TBA)
Who: All university students enrolled in Singapore-based universities (any discipline!)
Prize Pool: $10,000 + Fast-track to ChatAndBuild Campus OG Program + Internship Priority
🎯 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.
🚀 Two Ways to Build
Track 1: Public Service Challenges
Make government services more accessible and human-centered. Tackle real problems in workplace safety, employee services, claims processing, or any citizen-government interaction.
Track 2: Open Innovation
Build anything that solves a real problem and makes life better. Mental health support? Food waste reduction? Local language preservation? Your call.
📅 Timeline
6 Oct - Registration Opens
8 Oct - Kickoff Workshop at SMU
6-24 Oct - Building Phase (online with community support)
24 Oct - Submissions Due
31 Oct - Top 10 Finalists Announced
1-6 Nov - Online Mentoring for Finalists
7 Nov - Grand Finale (Physical Event)
🛠️ 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
🤝 Support During Building Phase
✅ Kickoff Workshop - 8 Oct at SMU
✅ On-Campus Office Hours - ChatAndBuild team at various universities
✅ Telegram Community - Real-time support and collaboration
✅ Discord Ticketing - Technical help when you need it
📦 How to Submit
Three components required:
Video Proof - Screen recording of your build process (2-5 min)
Post on Twitter/X, Instagram Reels, or TikTok
Tag @ChatAndBuild and @c0dechella
Published App Link - Your live ChatAndBuild app URL
Builder's Story - Written reflection (500-800 words)
Full submission details shared via Telegram after registration
Deadline: 24 October 2025, 11:59 PM SGT
🏆 What You'll Win
Total Prize Pool: $10,000
All winners receive:
Recognition and prizes
Fast-track application to ChatAndBuild Campus OG Program
Priority for ChatAndBuild internships
Mentorship with industry leaders
Showcase on ChatAndBuild platform
Access to partner networks
Everyone gets:
LinkedIn-worthy certificate
Portfolio-ready project
Community access
Networking opportunities
👥 Judges
Christel Buchanan - Founder & CEO, ChatAndBuild
Thomas Jeng - Startups, OpenAI
Lorong AI Community Friends
Additional industry and academic experts
(Full lineup to be announced)
📊 Judging Criteria
Creativity & Innovation (25%) - How original and novel is your approach?
Problem-Solving Impact (25%) - Does it solve a real, relevant problem?
Technical Execution (20%) - How well does it work?
User Experience (15%) - Is it practical and user-friendly?
Pitch & Presentation (15%) - How compellingly did you communicate?
🎪 Grand Finale - 7 November 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Venue: TBA
Schedule:
2:00 PM - Registration & Arrival (refreshments)
2:30 PM - Opening Ceremony
3:00 PM - Live Demos from Top 10 Teams
5:30 PM - Awards Ceremony
6:00 PM - Networking & Celebration (food provided)
Dress Code: Smart casual
🤝 Partners
Organized by: ChatAndBuild
In Partnership with: OpenAI
Community Partner: Lorong AI
❓ Quick FAQs
Q: I'm not in computer science. Can I join?
A: YES! All disciplines welcome. Design, business, medicine, law - bring your unique perspective.
Q: Do I need coding experience?
A: Nope! ChatAndBuild lets you build through conversation.
Q: Can I join solo?
A: Absolutely! Teams of 1-5 are welcome.
Q: Is it free?
A: Registration is free. You'll need a ChatAndBuild subscription to build.
Q: International student at SG university?
A: Yes, you're welcome if enrolled in a Singapore-based university.
📩 Contact
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
Community:
💬 Telegram (link after registration)
🎫 Discord: discord.com/invite/chatandbuild
Follow us:
LinkedIn | Instagram | X/Twitter | YouTube
Hashtags: #Codechella2025 #c0dechella
🎉 Ready to Build?
Your discipline doesn't define what you can build. Your ideas do.
This October, prove that with the right tools, anyone can be a builder.
See you at the festival.
Open to all students enrolled in universities based in Singapore