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Pei Hwa Hackathon 2026 challenges participants to take an active role in shaping the future by developing
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Innovating with Kindness:
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In an increasingly complex and fast changing world, innovation is no longer just about advancing technology. It is about advancing humanity. As we navigate challenges such as climate change, social inequalities, and rapid technological growth, there is a growing need to design solutions that are not only effective, but also compassionate and responsible.<\/p>\n

While globalisation and technological progress continue to connect Singapore to the world, they also bring pressing questions. How might we care for vulnerable communities? How can we protect our environment while continuing to grow? And how can innovation be used as a force for good?<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme invites participants to reimagine innovation through the lens of kindness, placing people and the planet at the heart of every idea. It calls for thoughtful, human centred solutions that uplift communities, promote inclusivity, and contribute to a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n

The Pei Hwa Hackathon 2026 is more than a competition. It is a platform for young changemakers to design with empathy, act with purpose, and create meaningful impact. Because the future we build should not only be smarter, but kinder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Are you ready to take on the challenge?\n<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Innovating with Kindness: Caring for People
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In an increasingly complex and fast changing world, innovation is no longer just about advancing technology. It is about advancing humanity. As we navigate challenges such as climate change, social inequalities, and rapid technological growth, there is a growing need to design solutions that are not only effective, but also compassionate and responsible.<\/p>\n

While globalisation and technological progress continue to connect Singapore to the world, they also bring pressing questions. How might we care for vulnerable communities? How can we protect our environment while continuing to grow? And how can innovation be used as a force for good?<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme invites participants to reimagine innovation through the lens of kindness, placing people and the planet at the heart of every idea. It calls for thoughtful, human centred solutions that uplift communities, promote inclusivity, and contribute to a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n

The Pei Hwa Hackathon 2026 is more than a competition. It is a platform for young changemakers to design with empathy, act with purpose, and create meaningful impact. Because the future we build should not only be smarter, but kinder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Registration & Training Day
9 April 2026, Thursday 230 to 530pm<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Carnival & Showcase Day
3 June 2026, Wednesday 8am to 3pm<\/span><\/h4>\n

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A microcontroller is a small, programmable device that can be used to control or automate simple tasks. It works by receiving input from its surroundings, processing that information based on instructions you give it, and then triggering specific actions. Microcontrollers are often used in projects to help students learn how to think logically, solve problems, and create interactive solutions. They\u2019re useful for building prototypes, experimenting with ideas, and learning how technology can be applied in everyday life.<\/p>\n

For Pei Hwa Hackathon 2026, participants are given the option to choose between \u2018Micro:bit\u2019 or\/and \u2018Unihiker<\/u><\/strong>\u2019 as their microcontroller for their project. Both microcontroller consist of various features, please refer to the following for the technical specifications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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You are not limited to the number of external components used with the microcontroller. Please view the next section (learning tutorials) for basics on using micro:bit.<\/p>\n

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