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Through {build}, we promote a culture of innovation and empowerment, where all GovTechies can propose and tackle problems they are passionate about, and see through their solutions from ideation to production.
Got a challenge you face daily? A process that could be better? A service that deserves a rethink? Submit it as a problem statement — even if you don't plan to hack.
Submit problem statements you face in your daily work as a GovTechie and life as a citizen. All GovTechies can contribute, regardless of whether they plan to hack.
Browse problem statements and form cross-functional teams with those interested in the same problem to kickstart your {build} journey.
Conduct user research, build prototype, test, and iterate with your users, problem owners and peers. Attend various workshops and clinics along the way to accelerate your progress in these 6 weeks.
Present your solutions to senior leadership and judges. Get feedback, recognition, and a shot at the Incubator.
Shortlisted teams enter the Digital Incubator Programme to turn their prototypes into production-ready products.
Our panel of senior leadership, Product Strategy Office, and CIOs evaluate solutions across three key dimensions.
Is the problem clearly defined? Does the solution address a real pain point for users?
Is there genuine interest and support from the agency or team that owns the problem?
Does the prototype demonstrate a viable, well-thought-out approach with a clear path forward?
Every team receives personalised feedback and comments from the judges for your own growth, regardless of whether your project is shortlisted for the Incubation Programme.
Most hackathons end at Finale Day. {build} goes further — shortlisted projects enter the Digital Incubator Programme and become real products.
Proposed and organised by GovTechies across GDP, GTO, and SCG.Supported by senior leadership, CIO Office, GTO Practices, and the Design Thinking Community.
Not just for engineers. Designers, researchers, Product Managers, and anyone passionate about solving problems can contribute.
Every team receives personalised feedback from judges — regardless of whether your project is shortlisted for incubation.
Sign-ups are on an individual basis. Teams will be officially formed during Kickoff Day.
Sign up now!