Presented by BeyondX Lab and supported by Padang & Co, Xathon is an innovation challenge that brings together professionals and aspiring founders to explore how AI can transform the physical world. Through a one-day workshop and two-day hackathon, participants get to develop AI-assisted prototypes that tackle real-world challenges in Smart Cities, Creator Economy, Mobility, and Health, with selected teams advancing to showcase their solutions at BeyondXpo.
Presented by BeyondX Lab and supported by Padang & Co, Xathon is an innovation challenge that brings together professionals and aspiring founders to explore how AI can transform the physical world. Through a one-day workshop and two-day hackathon, participants get to develop AI-assisted prototypes that tackle real-world challenges in Smart Cities, Creator Economy, Mobility, and Health, with selected teams advancing to showcase their solutions at BeyondXpo.
[RE]imagining Life with AI
[RE]imagining Life with AI
How might your solution change how people experience the physical world?
Choose from four innovation missions that explore how AI can create meaningful impact in the physical world. Whether you're rethinking cities, mobility, creativity, or health, each challenge is designed to spark solutions with real-world applications.
Choose from four innovation missions that explore how AI can create meaningful impact in the physical world. Whether you're rethinking cities, mobility, creativity, or health, each challenge is designed to spark solutions with real-world applications.
AI + Smart Cities
How might we make cities more adaptive, efficient, and human?
How might we make cities more adaptive, efficient, and human?
Urban systems · Buildings · Energy Mobility infrastructure · Digital twins
Urban systems · Buildings · Energy Mobility infrastructure · Digital twins
AI + Creator Economy
AI + Creator Economy
How might we reshape the way we create, learn, and communicate with AI?
How might we reshape the way we create, learn, and communicate with AI?
SME copilots · Commerce · Education ASEAN AI assistants · Storytelling
SME copilots · Commerce · Education ASEAN AI assistants · Storytelling
AI + Mobility / EV
AI + Mobility / EV
How might we reinvent movement in dense cities?
How might we reinvent movement in dense cities?
EV charging · Fleet routing Last-mile logistics · Urban transport
EV charging · Fleet routing Last-mile logistics · Urban transport
AI + Health / Longevity
AI + Health / Longevity
How might we extend healthy human performance?
How might we extend healthy human performance?
Preventative health · Eldercare Workplace wellbeing · Remote diagnostics
Preventative health · Eldercare Workplace wellbeing · Remote diagnostics
Programme Pathways
Programme Pathways
A quick overview of how Xathon works, from team formation and programme structure to developing an early-stage idea into a prototype for the BeyondXpo Finals.
A quick overview of how Xathon works, from team formation and programme structure to developing an early-stage idea into a prototype for the BeyondXpo Finals.
Participant Type
Participant Type
Participant Type
Individual Teams
Individual Teams
Individual Teams
Team Structure
Team Structure
Team Structure
3–4 individuals
3–4 individuals
3–4 individuals
Product Readiness
Product Readiness
Product Readiness
Idea or concept stage
Idea or concept stage
Idea or concept stage
Expected Outcome
Expected Outcome
Expected Outcome
AI-assisted working prototype
AI-assisted working prototype
AI-assisted working prototype
Focus Area
Focus Area
Focus Area
Any of the 4 Innovation Missions
Any of the 4 Innovation Missions
Any of the 4 Innovation Missions
Primary Objective
Primary Objective
Primary Objective
Rapid innovation and prototyping
Rapid innovation and prototyping
Rapid innovation and prototyping
Programme Activities
Programme Activities
Programme Activities
Build & Validate Workshop + Hack Day
Build & Validate Workshop + Hack Day
Build & Validate Workshop + Hack Day
Mentorship & Collaboration
Mentorship & Collaboration
Mentorship & Collaboration
Community mentors and technical guidance
Community mentors and technical guidance
Community mentors and technical guidance
Demo Day Eligibility
Demo Day Eligibility
Demo Day Eligibility
Only shortlisted teams proceed to BeyondXpo Finals
Only shortlisted teams proceed to BeyondXpo Finals
Only shortlisted teams proceed to BeyondXpo Finals
Final Presentation
Final Presentation
Final Presentation
Prototype Pitch
Prototype Pitch
Prototype Pitch
Target Outcome After Programme
Target Outcome After Programme
Target Outcome After Programme
Potential incubation pathway
Potential incubation pathway
Potential incubation pathway
Participant Type
Individual Teams
Team Structure
3–4 individuals
Product Readiness
Idea or concept stage
Expected Outcome
AI-assisted working prototype
Focus Area
Any of the 4 Innovation Missions
Primary Objective
Rapid innovation and prototyping
Programme Activities
Build & Validate Workshop + Hack Day
Mentorship & Collaboration
Community mentors and technical guidance
Demo Day Eligibility
Only shortlisted teams proceed to BeyondXpo Finals
Final Presentation
Prototype Pitch
Target Outcome After Programme
Potential incubation pathway
Meet the Winners
Meet the Winners
Ideas That Stood Out
Ideas That Stood Out
From understanding enclosed environments to rethinking content creation
and testing healthcare AI, three teams emerged as Xathon 2026’s winners.
From understanding enclosed environments to rethinking content creation
and testing healthcare AI, three teams emerged as Xathon 2026’s winners.
Watch the top three Xathon teams showcase their winning ideas live at BeyondXpo
on 12 October, from 1:40pm to 2:40pm.
Watch the top three Xathon teams showcase their winning ideas live at BeyondXpo on 12 October, from 1:40pm to 2:40pm.
SENSTINEL
champion
Designed an AI-powered multi-sensor cube that understands enclosed environments, predicts anomalies and lets users interact with its insights through an LLM-style interface.
Designed an AI-powered multi-sensor cube that understands enclosed environments, predicts anomalies and lets users interact with its insights through an LLM-style interface.
Designed an AI-powered multi-sensor cube that understands enclosed environments, predicts anomalies and lets users interact with its insights through an LLM-style interface.
FLYING DRAGONS
1st runner-up
Developed an AI platform for creators that analyses content performance and trends, recommends what to do next, and assists with video editing.
Developed an AI platform for creators that analyses content performance and trends, recommends what to do next, and assists with video editing.
Developed an AI platform for creators that analyses content performance and trends, recommends what to do next, and assists with video editing.
JANUS
2nd runner-up
Created a platform that puts healthcare AI chatbots and agents through clinical-style examinations using AI patients and doctor-written assessment checklists.
Created a platform that puts healthcare AI chatbots and agents through clinical-style examinations using AI patients and doctor-written assessment checklists.
What Participants Win
What Participants Win
Xathon Innovation Champions
Xathon Innovation Champions
Attractive
Prizes
Attractive
Prizes
Champion:
S$3,000 Cash Prize
1st Runner Up:
S$2,000 Cash Prize
2nd Runner Up:
S$1,000 Cash Prize
Champion:
S$3,000 Cash Prize
1st Runner Up:
S$2,000 Cash Prize
2nd Runner Up:
S$1,000 Cash Prize
Sponsor
Prizes
Sponsor
Prizes
Best Use of 3D Printing:
Prototype-to-Product manufacturing support up to S$1,000 by BuilderLab
Best Use of Workflows:
1-Year Allo8 Subscription worth S$1,000 by Allocate Space
Best Use of 3D Printing:
Prototype-to-Product manufacturing support up to S$1,000 by BuilderLab
Best Use of Workflows:
1-Year Allo8 Subscription worth S$1,000 by Allocate Space
Demo Day
Outcome
Demo Day
Outcome
Recognition as top emerging innovator
Recognition as top emerging innovator
Networking
Access
Networking
Access
Networking access with ecosystem partners
Networking access with ecosystem partners
Media &
Publicity
Media &
Publicity
Featured on BeyondX and partner channels
Featured on BeyondX and partner channels
Living Lab
Access
Living Lab
Access
Selected showcase opportunities
Selected showcase opportunities
Pilot
Opportunities
Pilot
Opportunities
Prototype showcase opportunities
Opportunity to continue developing the prototype within the BeyondX ecosystem
Prototype showcase opportunities
Opportunity to continue developing the prototype within the BeyondX ecosystem
BeyondX
Membership
BeyondX
Membership
Fast-track incubation consideration (company registration required)
Fast-track incubation consideration (company registration required)
Judging Criteria
Participants across all tracks will be assessed using the same judging framework. While deliverables may vary by track, all submissions are evaluated on their potential impact, commercial viability, use of AI, and quality of presentation.
Participants across all tracks will be assessed using the same judging framework. While deliverables may vary by track, all submissions are evaluated on their potential impact, commercial viability, use of AI, and quality of presentation.
30%
Desirability
Desirability
Is the problem real, specific, and big enough to matter (to the target audience/users)?
30%
Viability and Scalability
Viability and
Scalability
Is there a credible path to revenue and a business model?
20%
AI
Differentiation
AI Differentiation
Is AI core to the solution, not cosmetic?
20%
Founder Storytelling and Demo
Founder Storytelling
and Demo
Does the team understand the industry and communicate clearly? Does the demo have a "wow" factor?
Programme Schedule
Programme Schedule
july - august
Onboard & Align
Kick off your Xathon journey by registering online with a team of three to four members. Then choose one of the four innovation missions and start defining the problem your team will tackle throughout the programme.
Challenge briefing
AUGUST
Build & Validate
Wed, 19 August | 6pm - 8pm
september
Traction & Visibility
Sat - Sun, 26 & 27 September | 9am - 6pm
OCTOBER
