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Technology Connecting
Community
Administrative Guide
For Participants
Version 1
Released 5 June 2021
Content
CONTENT 2
ABOUT IDEATECOMM CHALLENGE 3
EVENT CONDUCT 4
KEY EVENT TIMELINE 5
COMPETITION DELIVERABLES 7
WORKSHOPS 8
THEMATIC WEBINARS 9
COMMUNICATION CHANNELS 10
ANNEX A: WORKSHOPS EDMS 11
Embargoed till 5 June 2021 2
About ideateCOMM Challenge
In view of various pressing societal issues, engineering and ICT solutions had
become an important tool to alleviate these issues. ideateCOMM Challenge
presents itself the opportunity for youths to bring about innovative solutions and
fresh perspectives. Through a 2-weeks challenge, youths will be able to apply
their classroom knowledge to solving a real-world problem in our community.
Training workshop and thematic webinars are planned to build participants'
competencies and subject matter knowledge to better understand the
problem statement.
Through ideateCOMM Challenge 2021, we aim to:
1. Empower youths by providing a platform for youths studying in
polytechnics and ITEs to solve social problems in Singapore with
technology solution
2. Raise awareness of social issues and how youths can be empowered to
solve these issue
3. Build capabilities and capacities by providing job ready skills training
relevant to the Engineering and ICT sector via preparatory workshops
Embargoed till 5 June 2021 3
Event Conduct
In view of the COVID-19 Safe Management Measures, the competition will be
held fully online from 21 June 2021 to 3 July 2021. Teams are reminded to
adhere to existing government regulations if they self-organize any physical
meeting.
From now till 21 June, teams can start reading up on information relating to
food waste. During the opening ceremony on 21 June, the problem statement
will be released. Teams will then have the week to brainstorm their solutions.
Each team will be required to submit a 250-words write up on their preliminary
proposed solution by 25 June, 2359h (GMT +8).
Within the same week of 21 June to 25 June, thematic webinars and technical
workshops will be organized for participants to deepen their subject matter
knowledge and improve their technical skills.
The results for the preliminary round will be made known by 27 June through
email and our official event website. Teams which qualify for the final judging
will then have the week of 28 June to 2 July to work on their project pitch.
Teams which qualify for the final pitching will need to join the final pitching day
on 3 July. The closing ceremony and prize presentation will be held in the
evening of 3 July.
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Key Event Timeline
The competition will run from 21 June 2021 to 3 July 2021. It is important to
take note of the key event dates and not miss any important submissions.
i. Opening Ceremony (Compulsory)
Date: 21 June 2021 (Monday)
Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Conduct: Zoom (link will be sent closer to the date)
Guest of Honour: Mr. Peter Liang
Director (Academic), School of Engineering, Ngee Ann
Polytechnic
Joining Us: Mr. Yeo Eng Way
Chairman, Toa Payoh East Youth Network
Keynote Ms. Mariam Mathew
Speaker: Assistant Director (Industry), School of Life Sciences and
Chemical Technology, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Key Events: Opening Speech by GOH Mr. Liang
Keynote Address by Ms. Mariam on
Environment Matters: What can corporations or consumers
do to reduce the generation of food waste?
Release of Problem Statement
Live Q&A
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ii. Submission of Preliminary Proposed Solution Write-up (Compulsory)
Deadline: 25 June 2021 (Friday), 2359H (GMT +8)
Information: Each team will be required to submit a 250-words
summary explaining their proposed solution and
how it can be implemented in the community.
Optional: Teams can upload an image to
support their idea submission
iii. Judging Day cum Closing Ceremony (Compulsory)
Date: 3 July 2021 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00am to 2:30pm (Pitching)
2:30pm to 4:30pm (Closing Ceremony)
Conduct: Zoom (link will be sent closer to the date)
Guest of Honour: Mr. Saktiandi Supaat
Advisor to Toa Payoh East Grassroots Organisation
Joining Us: Mr. Lawrence Tan
Chairman, Toa Payoh East Citizens' Consultative
Committee
Key Events: Opening Speech by GOH Mr. Saktiandi
Judging
Panel Discussion on Implementing Solutions in the
Community
Closing Remarks and Prize Presentation
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Competition Deliverables
The problem statement will be related to food waste. Teams are to come up
with a solution and an implementation proposal on the problem statement
which will be released on 21 June 2021. We welcome hardware solution like an
innovative new gadget or a software solution like a mobile app. Data science
or data analytics solutions are also welcomed.
Submission Format:
i. ALL teams will be required to submit a 250-words summary of their
proposed project idea and how it can be implemented by 25 June
2021 2359H (GMT+8).
ii. Selected teams will be required to prepare a 5-minutes pitch deck
for the final presentation and be prepared to answer questions from
the judges. Teams are encouraged to design a simple prototype to
illustrate your idea.
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Workshops
Five workshops have been planned to improve your technical expertise and
soft skills. These workshops will be held fully online.
Registration information for the workshops can be found in the hyperlinks below
as well as on our event website. Deadline for registration is on 18 June 2021
(Friday) so register now as places are limited!
Note: Each participant must register for the workshop individually.
Workshop 1: Introduction to Digital Fabrication 21 June 2021 (Monday)
Workshop 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Workshop 2: Applying Design Thinking 22 June 2021 (Tuesday)
2:00pm to 4:30pm
Workshop 3: Pitching in a Virtual Environment 23 June 2021
(Wednesday)
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Workshop 4: Slides Design Workshop 24 June 2021 (Thursday)
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Workshop 5: User Experience and interface using 25 June 2021 (Friday)
Figma 2:00pm to 4:30pm
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Thematic Webinars
Two thematic webinars by government agencies, non-profit organizations, as
well as industry experts have been organized to improve your knowledge in
the area of food waste.
Registration of the webinars will be made available on our event website soon.
Webinar 1: Singapore’s Food Waste 22 June 2021 (Tuesday)
Management Strategy 9:00am to 11:00pm
By: The Food Bank Singapore and National Environmental
Agency
Webinar 2: UglyFood’s Journey to Reduce Food 23 June 2021
Waste in Singapore (Wednesday)
By: UglyFood 9:00am to 10:00am
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Communication Channels
The following channel of communication will be used to connect with your
team. Therefore, it is important that you set up these communication channels.
i. Official Email
We will be using the official email address that you submitted in the
registration form for important updates. Please ensure that you check
that email address frequently, including the spam mailbox.
If you have any questions, feel free to email the organizing
committee at ideate.comm.2021@gmail.com.
ii. ideateCOMM Challenge Telegram Channel
The Telegram Channel is used as a fast communication platform and
as a reminder channel. We recommend that all participants
subscribe to the channel to receive first-hand up to date information.
You may do so by going to: https://t.me/ideateCOMMChallenge or
searching for ideateCOMM Challenge 2021 in Telegram.
iii. ideateCOMM Challenge Event Website
Information about the competition such as event timeline, workshop
sign up links and event update can be found here. Do check the
website frequently at https://www.ideatecommchallenge.com. You
may wish to bookmark this website.
iv. ideateCOMM Challenge Instagram
We will be using our Instagram to share food waste information and
judging panel profiles. Stand a chance to win some prizes if you
participate in the upcoming Instagram activities! Follow us at:
@ideatecommchallenge
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C O M M CHALLENGE
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTING
COMMUNITY
Introduction to
Digital Fabrication
21/06/2021
Pick up digital fabrication
fundamentals and rapid prototyping Applying Design
with Fusion 360 Thinking
22/06/2021
Allow yourself to think critically and
creatively to suit your users' needs
Pitching in a Virtual
by applying design thinking in your
Environment projects
23/06/2021
Learn how preparation, structure and
engagement techniques can help you
pitch your idea convincingly and
effectively
Slides Design
24/06/2021
Find out how to design professional
User Experience and visual aids for both virtual and in-
Interface using Figma person presentations
25/06/2021
Design appealing and easy to
use app interfaces to meet your
target audience’s needs
Organised by: In partnership with:ideate
C O M M CHALLENGE
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTING
COMMUNITY
Details:
Date: 21 June 2021
Time: 2:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.
Venue: Zoom
Rapid prototyping is used to quickly fabricate scale
parts and models using computer aided design. Sign-up Link:
Utilising rapid prototyping will allow innovators to https://go.gov.sg/
conceptualise their ideas and present them to the ideatecommws1signup
general public in a simple yet effective manner.
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Learn the fundamentals of digital fabrication and rapid
prototyping through simple step by step
demonstrations with Fusion 360, an industry standard
software.
Mr. Clement Ng and Mr. Robert Elijah are Year 2
students pursuing a Diploma in Engineering
Science at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
Together, they are part of Ngee Ann
Polytechnic's Engineering Interest Group (EIG),
an organisation dedicated to giving opportunities
to students interested in the field of engineering
and providing them with an environment where
they can find like-minded individuals. EIG holds
internal workshops and competitions to challenge
their members to "Be more than an Engineer".
Organised by: In partnership with:ideate
C O M M CHALLENGE
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTING
COMMUNITY
Details:
Date: 22 June 2021
Time: 2:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.
Venue: Zoom
Design Thinking is a series of iterative processes which
develops abilities to observe and listen, think and
Sign-up Link:
question critically, collaborate effectively and
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innovate creatively with users in mind. Applying ideatecommsw2signup
Design Thinking allows one to identify users’ needs and
to develop solutions that users never knew they have QR Code:
always wanted. In this online workshop, the speaker
will share examples about how Design Thinking has
been applied in products and services that put users at
the center of design. Participants will be guided to
apply Design Thinking through an exercise.
Dr. Andi Sudjana Putra is a Senior Lecturer in Innovation and
Design Programme (iDP), Faculty of Engineering, National
University of Singapore. He is trained in mechanical and electrical
engineering and in mechatronics design. He has taught Design
Thinking for more than 10 years to students in institutes of higher
learning and to professionals. He has applied Design Thinking in
various projects, from healthcare to public service.
For more information about iDP, visit
https://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/idp/
Organised by: In partnership with: Supported by:ideate
C O M M CHALLENGE
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTING
COMMUNITY
Details:
Date: 23 June 2021
Time: 2:00p.m. - 3:30p.m.
Venue: Zoom
The bulb lights up!
Sign-up Link:
You have an excellent idea worth implementing but you
have trouble convincing others to believe in your
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project. When trying to sell your ideas to others, ideatecommsw3signup
especially in a virtual setting, engagement is paramount.
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It is important to come prepared into each pitching
session, so that you can clearly convey the message you
intend; and addressing queries that might follow. In this
interactive virtual seminar, you will learn how
preparation, structure and engaging techniques can
help you communicate your idea more convincingly.
Mr. Hazriq Idrus is a stage actor turned professional speaker who is
passionate on the topics of Creative Leadership and Communications.
He is the author of ‘The Stage Fright Antidote!’, and ‘Creative
Leadership’ (forthcoming); and has co-authored 10 other books.
A graduate of University of South Australia with a Bachelor in
Communications & Media Management, Hazriq and his team at The
Speaking Factory are passionate about developing confident
communicators and creative leaders. With vast experience in the
areas of customer service, project management and people
development, Hazriq past clients include BMW, Petronas, Starhub &
government agencies.
Organised by: In partnership with: Supported by:ideate
C O M M CHALLENGE
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTING
COMMUNITY
Details:
Date: 24 June 2021
Time: 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
Excellent slide decks are a key cornerstone of any
Venue: Zoom
presentation or pitch: they act as visual aids for both the
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audience and presenter while enhancing the clarity and
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message being delivered. Due to Covid-19, the
workplace has become increasingly digital, causing ideatecommsw4signup
effective pitch decks to become even more important.
Focusing on aesthetics, organisation, and transitions,
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this workshop aims to teach participants how to design
professional visual aids for both virtual and in-person
presentations, thus equipping participants with the skills
to deliver an impressive and persuasive presentation in
both settings.
Mr. Ng Ee-Jo is a Year 2 student pursuing a Diploma in
Engineering Science at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
He is part of Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Engineering Interest
Group (EIG), an organisation dedicated to giving
opportunities to students interested in the field of
engineering and providing them with an environment where
they can find like-minded individuals. EIG holds internal
workshops and competitions to challenge their members to
"Be more than an Engineer".
Organised by: In partnership with:ideate
C O M M CHALLENGE
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTING
COMMUNITY
Details:
Date: 25 June 2021
Time: 2:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.
Venue: Zoom
Mobile applications are a popular engineering solution
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among students in projects as well as external
competitions such as hackathons due to their versatility,
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and UI/UX design is a key component of app ideatecommsw5signup
development. Through this workshop, participants will
learn how to design appealing and easy to use app QR Code:
interfaces that can meet their target audience’s needs.
Participants will also learn to navigate Figma, a
reputable UI/UX design software that has been used by
many MNCs, which is an accessible platform for UI/UX
prototyping and testing.
Ms. Sarah Chow is a Year 2 student pursuing a Diploma in
Engineering Science at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
She is a member of the Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Engineering
Interest Group (EIG), an organisation dedicated to giving
opportunities to students interested in the field of
engineering and providing them with an environment where
they can find like-minded individuals. EIG holds internal
workshops and competitions to challenge their members to
"Be more than an Engineer".
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