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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.
Attention, future changemakers! This is your chance to create breakthroughs that light up tomorrow—and we’re here to back you every step of the way!
TKKYIA 2025 is your stage! Round up your friends, power up those ideas, and let’s get creative—because the time to start is now!
Registration opens 1 Dec 2024 to 31 Mar 2025.
All bright minds are invited, no matter where you’re from!
If you’re in the Junior (Primary), Student (Secondary), or Senior Student (JC, Poly, ITE) category, you can sign up solo or bring along up to 3 brilliant teammates.
For the Open category (University, Public <36 y/o), whether you’re a solo innovator or a team of 5, we want to see what you’ve got!
The world is your canvas—so let’s make some waves!
*Note: Non-Singaporean citizens or non-PR participants residing in Singapore will not be eligible for cash prizes if they win.
For any further enquiries, drop an email to tkkyia@singaporetkkf.com.sg
Be sure to check out our social media for more information and make sure to share this event with anyone whom you think might be interested!
| Categories | Eligibilities |
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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.
| Categories | Eligibilities |
|---|---|
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Registration Period |
1 Dec 2024 – 31 Mar 2025 |
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Shortlisting Period |
TBD |
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Shortlisting Result |
TBD |
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Interview Period |
TBD |
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Notice to Recipients |
TBD |
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Exhibition |
TBD |
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Award Ceremony |
TBD |
Online application for YIA 2025 will open on 1 Dec 2024, 12am (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:
Monday, 31 Mar 2025 2359 hrs (SGT)
Contact by Email: operations@singaporetkkf.com.sg
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