An AI Challenge by Manus × Strive

AI Competitionfor Young Innovators📍 Singapore-Wide

Two days to build. One day to demo. Real AI. Real impact.

28 February & 1 March 2026
For Students & Parents
No AI Experience Needed

Choose Your Challenge Stream

Choose the one that sounds most exciting to you.
Both paths let you build real AI tools!

Manus HQ Pitch
Stream A

Parent + Child

Build AI for a Real Job

Team up with a parent to create an AI tool for their work. Learn what real professionals do!

Example Ideas:

  • Healthcare triage assistant
  • Real estate property analyzer
  • Finance risk explainer
  • HR candidate sorter
  • Legal document summarizer

Great if you want to learn about real careers and build something together with your parent.

Get Invited to Pitch at Manus HQ!

The best teams will get to present their projects at a real tech company to actual industry experts!

Online Only
Stream B

Child-Only

Build AI for School

Work on your own to create an AI tool that helps with homework, studying, or learning anything new.

Example Ideas:

  • Essay feedback helper
  • Math problem explainer
  • Class notes summarizer
  • Study planner
  • Science experiment coach

Perfect if you want to solve problems you face every day at school.

Online Competition

This stream will be judged and reviewed, but is not eligible for the in-person pitch at Manus HQ.

Competition Timeline

Here's how you go from zero to building your first AI tool

You'll Have Help the Whole Way

Don't worry if you get stuck!
Expert mentors will be there to help whenever you need it.

Live Help Sessions

Book quick 10-minute help slots throughout the competition days

Idea Help

Not sure what to build? Mentors help you come up with awesome ideas

Tech Help

Something not working? Mentors help you figure out what went wrong

Presentation Tips

Learn how to explain your project in a way that wows people

What You Need to Submit

Due: Sunday, 5:00 PM

Your AI Idea Explained

Write down what your project does, what problem it solves, and how it uses AI

Your Working AI Tool

The AI tool you built using the Manus platform, ready to show off

Simple Presentation (3–5 Slides)

A few slides that explain your idea, how it works, and why it's useful

Demo Video (If You Want)

A short video showing your tool in action—totally optional but pretty cool

What the Judges Look For

Here's what the judges care about when they look at your project

Creativity & Originality

Is your idea unique and interesting? Does it show creative thinking?

How You Use AI

Does your tool actually use AI in a smart way?

Real Problem Solving

Does it solve a real problem that people actually have?

How Well It Works

Is your tool built well and does it actually work?

How You Explain It

Can you clearly explain your idea and show how it works? Being able to communicate well really matters!

Is This For You?

This challenge is for anyone excited to learn about AI and build something cool

Curious Kids

Never tried AI before? Perfect! You just need to be curious and ready to learn

Parents & Families

Want to learn something new together? Build an AI tool as a team!

Creative Builders

Love making things and sharing your creations? You'll fit right in

Ready to Build
Something Amazing?

Join the Strive × Manus AI Challenge and create your first real AI tool

Questions? Email us at hello@strivemath.com

Designed for Students & their Parents No Experience Required28 February & 1 March 2026
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