Designing our Future: GMAC Students Challenge 2026

The GMAC Students Challenge 2026 successfully concluded on 20 July 2026 at Innovis! 

This year’s theme, “Innovating with Synthetic Biology to Protect Human Health and the Environment” encouraged students to think critically about the future of biotechnology. Through creative video projects, students applied their scientific knowledge to demonstrate the importance of designing biological organisms and systems in safeguarding our future.

Congratulations to Our Winners!

🥇 First Place: CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School (Team 2) [Video]
🥈 Second Place: Anglican High School (Team 1) [Video]
🥉 Third Place: Yishun Town Secondary School (Team 2) [Video]

Consolation Prizes (in no order)

Nanyang Girls High School (Team 1)
Temasek Junior College (Team 2)
Clementi Town Secondary School (Team 1)
St. Joseph’s Institution (Team 2)
Orchid Park Secondary School (Team 1)

Special Prizes  

Most Engaging Video: Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School (Team 2) [Video]
Best Animation/Graphics Award: Dunman High School (Team 1) [Video]
Best Cinematography Video: Guangyang Secondary School (Team 1) [Video]
Best Storytelling Award: River Valley High School (Team 3) [Video]
Best Scientific Explanation: CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School (Team 3) [Video]

👏 A big thank you to all participating students for your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication. You have shown how science can be both informative and engaging!