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INTRODUCTION
Established in 1986 at the suggestion of Nobel Laureate in Physics Prof Yang Chen Ning, Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors’ Award (TKKYIA) encourages young students to be curious and apply scientific principles to create innovative solutions in inventions.
It is organised by the Tan Kah Kee Foundation (TKKF) with the support from the Ministry of Education and Science Centre Singapore.
Each year, the award ceremony is a grand event held at the Science Centre Singapore and attended by a Minister or senior government official from the academia or research institutes. Keenly supported by schools and research institutes, the event includes an exhibition of all award-winning entries.
Got an idea that could shape the future? It’s time to make it real — with TKKYIA 2026!
From bold inventions to creative innovations, this is where imagination meets action.
Gather your teammates (or fly solo!) and show the world what you can do.
📅 Registration opens: 1 Dec 2025
🕓 Closes: 31 Mar 2026
Whether you’re in Primary, Secondary, JC, Polytechnic, or ITE, you can join as an individual or team of up to 3 members.
For University students and young innovators (under 36), the Open Category welcomes you — solo or in a team of up to 5 members.
This is your moment to spark something extraordinary. Let’s create, invent, and inspire — together. 💫
⚠️ Note: Non-Singaporean citizens or non-PR participants residing in Singapore will not be eligible for cash prizes if they win.
📧 Email: tkkyia@singaporetkkf.com.sg
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Junior Student |
Primary Schools |
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Student |
Secondary Schools |
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Senior Student |
JCs, Polytechnics, ITEs (below age 25) |
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Open |
Universities (Local/Private), Public (below age 36) |
Dates subject to change without prior consent. Please check back at this page regularly for latest update.
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Registration Period |
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
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Shortlisting Period |
TBA |
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Shortlisting Result |
TBA |
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Interview Period |
TBA |
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Notice to Recipients |
TBA |
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Exhibition |
TBA |
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Award Ceremony |
TBA |
Online application for YIA 2026 will open on 1 December 2025, 00:00 (SGT).
If you do not have an account, you can register first on this platform:
https://tkkyia.awardsplatform.com/
Note: Please ensure you entered all group members’ details (including the registrant).
Sample form for application: Junior Category & Others (Student, Senior, Open)
Closing Date:
31 March 2026, 23:59 (SGT)
Contact by Email: tkkyia@singaporetkkf.com.sg
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