AI Appathon
A Blueprint Challenge
Organised by AICS in collaboration with Unique World Robotics and the Onex Foundation. Identify real problems, leverage modern AI tools, and develop functional prototypes.
Eligibility
Year 5 and Above
Format
3 Online Sessions
Hands-on Prototyping
Parent Showcase
The Essentials
Eligibility & Format
Who can apply
School students in Year 5 and above looking to build tech foundations.
Format & Setting
3 online sessions focused on design thinking, innovation, and implementation.
Hands-on Development
90 minutes per session using AI tools to build functional app prototypes.
Support Channels
Structured mentorship with active support via robotics@uniqueroboticsedu.com.
Workshop Schedule
Mandatory
Session 01: Training & Foundations
May 18th – 22nd
Mandatory
Session 02: Build & Develop
May 18th – 22nd
Parents Invited
Session 03: Present & Showcase
June 1st – 5th
What is the AI Appathon?
The AI Appathon is a structured blueprint challenge designed to guide students through identifying real problems and using AI tools to design and develop working app prototypes. It emphasizes practical execution, design thinking, and turning digital ideas into actionable products.
Real-World Ideation
Students learn how to identify practical, real-world problems and transition into a founder's mindset to brainstorm app concepts.
No-Code & AI Prototyping
Using modern AI tools, participants learn to build functional digital applications, wireframe interfaces, and refine user experiences.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
The workshop series bridges classroom theory and actual technological execution, driving innovation and critical thinking.
Structure
The Program Roadmap
Stage 1: Build & Develop
Guided by the Onex Foundation and partners, students explore how impactful startup solutions are built, moving step-by-step from raw ideation to prototype design.
Startup mindset & finding opportunities
Identifying practical, real-world problems
Learning how AI integrates for smarter functionality
Designing interface layouts, features, and user flow
Stage 2: Present & Showcase
The final program milestone where students turn their technical concepts into active demonstrations to showcase live digital execution skills.
Using AI tools to build working app and web prototypes
Structuring projects into crisp, presentation-ready flows
Presenting app ideas and solutions to peers
Engaging in interactive discussion and live feedback loops
Community Hub
Parents are warmly invited to attend this final showcase session to view student projects.
Workshop Activities
Understanding how startups and founders build impactful, real-world solutions.
Identifying real problems and designing user experiences, features, and app flow.
Learning how AI can be explicitly applied for smarter app functionality.
Using interactive digital tools to build functional app and web prototypes.
Pitching concepts, designs, and solutions in a clear, structured format.
Hands-On Execution Modules
Growth
Learning Outcomes
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Develop core innovation skills and a foundational understanding of the business world.
Problem Solving
Learn to systematically evaluate real-world friction points and engineer solution-based apps.
Technical Application
Gain direct, hands-on experience in building basic AI-powered components and web apps.
Core Life Skills
Boost creative thinking, critical evaluation capabilities, and structured presentation confidence.
