Port63 Challenge

About Port63 Challenge

The Port63 Challenge is a testament to the transformative power of innovation challenges in providing students with a hands-on, immersive, learning experience. A proud flagship of NTU Innovation and Entrepreneurship, it goes beyond the conventional educational approach, allowing participants to apply their knowledge, gain fresh perspectives, and analyse real-world challenges. This unique initiative not only hones technical skills, but also nurtures young entrepreneurial talents by fostering their ability to design creative and impactful solutions to industry problems.

This year, we are back with more hands-on experiences to develop the technical and soft skills of our young innovators. In collaboration with our corporate partners and agencies across diverse sectors, we invite participants to address current industry and sectorial challenges under the themes of Web 3.0, Public Safety and Security, and Social Impact.

For any enquiries - please email the organising team at [email protected]

Finalist Teams of 2024/2025

Congratulations to our Finalist Teams! Join us in cheering them on as they prepare for the final challenge in March 2025 with their pitch and prototypes.

Geek and Jeek

Lee Yue Hang - NTU Undergraduate, College of Computing and Data Science
Soong Jun Shen (Brian) - NTU Undergraduate, College of Computing and Data Science

Morpheus

Henry Johnson- NTU Postgraduate, Master of Science in Financial Engineering
Ji Nian - NTU Postgraduate, Master of Science in Financial Engineering
Xu Shiyang - NTU Postgraduate, Master of Science in Marketing Science
Huang Haiqing - NTU Postgraduate, Master of Science in Finance
Yuan Ruijie - NTU Postgraduate, Master of Science in Financial Engineering

Prometheus

Lee Yi Shin - NTU Postgraduate, Physical Education and Sport Science (NIE)
Philip Phua Yi Xian – NTU Staff, Physical Education and Sport Science(NIE)

Snapture

Tey Jack Hong- NTU Alumnus, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Lee Jae Guen– NUS Undergraduate, School of Computing

ZKraft

Zhang Chengxuan - NTU Postgraduate, College of Computing and Data Science
Liu Yixuan - NTU Postgraduate, College of Computing and Data Science
Liu Xianyi - NTU Undergraduate, Nanyang Business School

ArtChill

Chan Ric - NTU Alumni, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Zhang Yimei - SMU Undergraduate, School of Computing and Information Systems

Group Ananas

Zhang Xinyue - NTU Undergraduate, Nanyang Business School
Chen Yifan - NTU Undergraduate, Nanyang Business Schoo
Wang Xinyue - NTU Undergraduate, College of Computing and Data Science
Jolene Liw - NTU Undergraduate, Nanyang Business School

NeoVision

Veanna Goh - NTU Undergraduate, School of Social Science
Surbhi Kesharwani - NTU Undergraduate, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Megan Ang Kai Li - NTU Undergraduate, College of Computing and Data Science
Jael Tay Gek Teng - SMU Undergraduate, School of Computing and Information System

UNIQUE FREQUENCY

Solomon Chua Zhe Yi - NTU Postgraduate, Master of Science Technopreneurship and Innovation Programme
Hong Chongliang- NTU Postgraduate, Master of Science Technopreneurship and Innovation Programme
Adriel Devara Sandji - NTU Postgraduate, Master of Science Technopreneurship and Innovation Programme
Richard Alvin Zapanta - NTU Postgraduate, Master of Science Technopreneurship and Innovation Programme

yaR

Shrivardhan Goenka - NTU Undergraduate, College of Computing and Data Science
Yajat Gulati - NTU Undergraduate, College of Computing and Data Science
Manas Neelesh Bam- NUS Undergraduate, School of Computing

DreamChaser

Luo Yulan - NTU Postgraduate, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Wang Ting - NTU Postgraduate, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Liu Bingyi - NTU Postgraduate, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Huang Ruoxin - NTU Postgraduate, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Chen Yutong – NTU Staff, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

KGP

Teng Pek Khoon – NTU Undergraduate, Nanyang Business School
Lim Jia Xing Gerald – NTU Alumnus, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

N2Tech

Chan Wai Chun - NTU Postgraduate, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Kao Ka Ho - NTU Postgraduate, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

PAW Patrol

Peter Gospel Ho - NTU Undergraduate, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Kyara Hafiza Saliha- SMU Undergraduate, School of Business Management
Reinaldi Kevin Ramadhani – NUS Undergraduate, College of Design and Engineering
Kulpatch Chananam – NTU Undergraduate, College of Computing and Data Science
Gilchris Nathaniel – SMU Undergraduate, School of Computing & Information System

Team NTUS

Charlie Weng Wubin - NTU Undergraduate, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Low Jun Hao – NTU Undergraduate, Renaissance Engineering Programme
Jovan Ng Chengen – NUS Undergraduate, Computer Science
Ng Jun Ying – NUS Undergraduate, Business Analytics
Low Qi Jun, Cheka – NUS Undergraduate, Computer Science

Unlock a World of Opportunities

Cash prizes for each theme

First Prize: S$10,000
Second Prize: S$3,000
Third Prize: S$1,000

Other opportunities

• Up to S$1,000 in prototyping funds for each finalist team
• Dedicated mentorship provided by partners and industry experts
• Workshops and personalised consultation to refine your solution, prototype, and pitch
• Access to funding and resources to accelerate your idea
• Networking opportunities with key stakeholders of the I&E ecosystem
• Potential internship placements with partners and sponsors

Challenge Statements

S/N	Challenge Statement	Background
1	Build the foundation for a scalable and sustainable Web3 ecosystem. Develop an innovative infrastructure solutions\ that address scalability, security, and energy efficiency challenges in blockchain technology.	Building the Foundations of Web3 Web3 is a new paradigm for the internet that is built on decentralisation, transparency, and user ownership, and Infrastructure innovation has always been the backbone of web3. Despite significant progress in recent years, the current Web3 infrastructure still faces challenges in terms of transaction processing speed, energy consumption, and potential security vulnerabilities. This track seeks innovative solutions that can address these challenges and build a more robust and sustainable Web3 ecosystem. We're looking for solutions that includes but not limited to: (1) Scalable blockchain protocol that can improve transaction throughput without compromising decentralization. (2) Using zero-knowledge (ZK) technologies for securing smart contracts and mitigating fraud risks. (3) Infrastructure solution that minimizes the energy consumption of blockchain technology. (4) Web3 application that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to solve a specific industry problem or societal challenge.
2	How might we design a consumer-facing Web3 decentralised application that fosters community, engagement, and utility through gamification, social interaction, or novel tokenomics.	Reimagining DeFi and Consumer Applications DeFi and consumer applications are two of the most exciting areas of innovation in Web3. DeFi is the first validated use case for blockchain technologies, and it allows users to access a wide range of financial services without the need for intermediaries; consumer applications are extending the reach of Web3 by bringing its benefits to a wider and more mainstream audience. While innovation at the infrastructure and UX level of Web3 in recent years paved the way for significant strides in DeFi and consumer crypto, current solutions can still be complex and intimidating for everyday users and even institutions. We're looking for solutions includes but not limited to: (1) DeFi solutions that addresses a current limitation or unlocks a new use case for financial services. (2) SocialFi projects that combine social media features with blockchain technology to reward user engagement, content creation, or community participation. (3) GameFi projects that use blockchain technology to create a more immersive and rewarding user experience. (4) Decentralized applications (DApps) that use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or attestations to create tokenised tickets or memberships.
3	How might we leverage on Web3 to develop DApps and/or platforms that can improve access, engagement, ownership, or monetisation to provide quality education.	Revolutionising Education with Web3 Unlike many industries, much of the educational landscape remains unchanged in decades despite the introduction of technology and tools. Traditional institutions often struggle to provide accessible and affordable education for all. The lack of ownership over personal educational data, credentials and learning resources can stifle innovation and diverse learning styles. Disrupting the education landscape with Web3 has the potential to unlock a future where education is accessible, verifiable, and tailored to individual needs. We're looking for solutions includes but not limited to: 1) Verifiable credentialing platforms that empower learners with ownership of their educational data and credentials. 2) Decentralised educational marketplaces where educators can directly connect and transact with learners with no processing or any hidden fees. 3) Gamified / immersive classroom experience that leverage IoT and AR/XR technologies.

S/N	Challenge Statement	Background
1	How might we leverage open data sources (such as social media trends, environmental factors etc.) to optimise patrol route planning for neighbourhood police officers.	Optimising patrol route planning for Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPCs) Patrolling is one of the core duties of police officers, aiming to prevent, deter and detect crime. Efficient or effective patrols would address crime patterns timely and enhance community safety. Patrol routes should be optimised and dynamic that adapt to real time data and predictive analytics to ensure maximum coverage of high-risk areas and provide officers with up-to-date information on crime trends and hotspots. This will therefore reduce time spent on route planning and more efficient use of resource.
2	How might we effectively combat concert ticket scams to ensure that the tickets bought by buyers are legitimate to provide a scam-free event experience in Singapore?	Concert ticket scams Concert ticket scams is a scam variant of high concern. Between 1 Jan 2024 and 12 March 2024, at 1,551 victims had fallen prey to e-commerce scams involving concert tickets, with total losses amounting to at least $737,000. (On website) Concert ticket scams involve two main modus operandi – Ticket non-delivery and sale of invalid ticket. The general MO is as follows: 1. Victims come across listings on various social media sites offering the sale of concert tickets and contact culprits directly via in-app messenger to purchase the tickets. a. In some cases, victims may be redirected to other communication channels such as Telegram, WeChat and WhatsApp. 2. Victims are told to transfer money to culprits to purchase tickets. 3. Upon victims making payments, culprits would a. [Ticket non-delivery] request for additional payments, delay the delivery of goods and/or become uncontactable; or b. [Sale of invalid ticket] provide invalid e-tickets to victims. Victims would realise they were scammed when tickets are found to be invalid on the event day or culprits refuse to provide physical tickets or proof of authenticity. There is no meet up between the scammer and the buyer.

S/N	Challenge Statement	Background
1	How might we effectively empower PwDs to unlock, develop and hone their unique talents to pursue their passions and goals?	Empowering PwDs Empowering Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) unlocks their abundant talent and creativity, enabling them to contribute unique perspectives and skills to society. Key avenues may include ensuring accessible education and skill development, fostering inclusive work environments, promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities, and driving cultural and attitudinal shifts towards disability inclusion.
2	How can we enable Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to live independently in the community? (physical, social and financial)	Enable Independency of PwDs Due to the increased life expectancy of individuals with disabilities, many caregivers are concerned about the future care needs of their recipients after they pass on. Preparation for this eventuality should begin early. In addition to considering existing adult services and care options, helping individuals with disabilities to remain within the community and live more independently could be one of the most sustainable options for future care planning, as it leverages the community as part of the support ecosystem.