We want to hear from you at Innovation Hangar 2026 Challenge!
Innovation Hangar 2026 is an opportunity for bright minds to think up new and innovative solutions that can make the aviation and aerospace industry better. If you have a brilliant idea that will revolutionize the industry or change the way we think about travel, then we want to hear about it.
You can develop a business idea, a tech product, a mobile app, or a service platform. The sky is the limit, and you are only limited by your own imagination! Designed by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for pre-university students, Innovation Hangar 2026 is an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and innovative spirit.
Students stand to receive the opportunity to win generous scholarships and fantastic prizes, in addition to being trained and mentored by ERAU faculty and senior experts. They will also have their work reviewed by our esteemed panel of judges, comprising of industry leaders!
Join Innovation Hangar 2026, the aviation competition, not to be missed!
- Student-led teams comprising 3-5 members
- Team members should be between *15-21 years old (as of 31 December 2025)
- Students must be currently studying at the time of registration
- Students who are interested in Aviation, Aerospace or Engineering
*Applicants falling outside of this age range will be considered for participation in Innovation Hangar 2026 by the judges, on a case-by-case basis
Registration Stage
Participants are to form their own teams of 3-5 and register individually. Each team should make a video to introduce your team, the idea and the problem you wish to solve. The video can be up to five minutes long. Please send to wwhangar@erau.edu.
Semifinals Stage
Teams who are in the semi-finals have to prepare a presentation of no more than 10 slides and a 500-word executive summary on their idea for submission.
Finals Stage
Teams will get an opportunity to pitch their ideas to our esteemed panel of judges who are experts within their field. The judges will then pick the winning teams.
All submissions must be made in English. More information on submission requirements and guidelines.
We invite students to submit ideas that will transform the future of aviation in the following areas:
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we search, analyze, and create across industries. From photography and data science to medicine and beyond. Aviation and aerospace are no exception. Your challenge: propose a creative and practical application of AI within the aviation or aerospace industry. How might AI improve safety, reduce pilot workload, enhance situational awareness, optimize maintenance or accelerate the development of commercial space travel? The possibilities are vast, and your task is to identify a compelling opportunity for AI to make a meaningful impact.
Aviation Safety
Safety is the cornerstone of the aviation and aerospace industry. More than a principal, it’s a continuous, evolving practice, upheld by rigorous training, proactive culture, and global standards. While the industry remains one of the safest forms of transportation, recent events in 2025 have tested its resilience and reinforced the need for constant improvement. Your challenge: Investigate a current issue or trend in aviation safety and propose a solution to reduce risk and/or strengthen safety culture. Consider how advancement and technology, human factors, regulation or training could enhance the industry's already strong safety foundation.
In addition to the all the knowledge, expertise and skill sets that students will get to develop, the winners also stand to walk away with attractive prizes and scholarships worth over SGD 35,000! Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, as well as teams who excel in various categories. Winners stand to receive scholarships to study at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Asia.
Tap on Embry-Riddle's faculty and industry partners knowledge to gain exposure and insights into exciting aviation business concepts
Opportunity to network with professors and professionals from the aviation and aerospace industry
Share your outstanding ideas with the panel of judges, made up of industry experts, and stand to win attractive prizes
You will want to mark these dates in your calendar to help you stay on track!
21 April 2025 |
Registration and Submissions Open 9:00 a.m. SGT |
6 September 2025 |
Innovation Hangar Briefing Session 1 (Zoom Link) 12:30 p.m. SGT |
4 October 2025 |
Innovation Hangar Briefing Session 2 (Zoom Link) 5:00 p.m. SGT |
20 October 2025 |
Applications Close 11:59 p.m. SGT |
27 October 2025 |
Semi-Finalists Announced 6:00 p.m. SGT |
27 October-10 November 2025 |
Mentorship Sessions 60-minute weekly sessions with assigned industry/ERAU faculty expert |
17 November 2025 |
Semi-Finalist Submissions Due 11:59 p.m. SGT |
1 December 2025 |
Finalists Announced 1:00 p.m. SGT |
10 January 2026 |
Final Presentation and Winners Announced 7:30 p.m. SGT |
Mr. Pak Koh Keng
Adjunct Faculty and Director of ECK
Mr. Faris Iskandar
Co-Founder
Aeroviation
Lynnette Tan
CEO and Chairwoman
Space Faculty
Mr. Leck Chet Lam
Managing Director
Experia Events
Surprise Judge #1
For more information, please contact us at innovationhangar@erau.edu
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