The ASTI Feynman Challenge (AFC) is an online programme launched during the Movement Control Order (MCO) in 2020. Since then, it has grown steadily, attracting over 600 registrations and more than 300 video submissions each year.

AFC invites teams of two or more participants to explain a scientific concept in a creative way. This can be done through hands-on demonstrations—such as building a simple model using everyday materials—or through storytelling using digital or physical tools. Each team is required to submit a 5-minute video of their explanation on YouTube.

Based on the Feynman Technique, AFC encourages participants to learn by simplifying and clearly explaining ideas. Supporting modules are provided to guide participants, and selected entries will be featured on ASTI’s new portal.

The Young Inventors Challenge 2026 aims to encourage secondary school students aged 13 – 17 to cooperate as a team (2-5 students) to find innovative solutions to current day problems. YIC is an educational project focusing on the participants learning.

This is our 14^th year. YIC 2026 will be conducted fully Online. The participation is totally FREE!

YIC participants would develop creative, critical and problem identification/solving skills. YIC hopes to develop future inventors/innovators who will be the positive change makers of tomorrow.

Young Technopreneurs Challenge (YTC) is a business plan entrepreneurial competition based on ideas and inventions with commercialization potential. YTC helps participants develop entrepreneurial skills and will be conducted in 2 phases. Phase 1 is the registration followed by briefing, online training and business plan submission.  In Phase 2, shortlisted teams will be invited for an online workshop followed by online pitching session after which the winners will be determined.