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Reimagine
Digital
Entertainment
Experiences
with AI

Great entertainment begins with human creativity. Explore how AI can help bring your ideas to life through the next generation of digital entertainment experiences.

Where Ideas Meet AI

Join Garena's inaugural AI Build Challenge and transform bold ideas into AI-powered experiences that shape the future of entertainment.

01
Build

Build innovative prototypes that use AI to create new possibilities for digital entertainment.

02
Learn

Gain hands-on experience applying AI to digital entertainment challenges while learning from industry leaders and mentors.

03
Connect

Meet Garena leaders and fellow builders who share your passion for innovation.

04
Compete

Showcase your ideas to Garena leaders and stand to win cash prizes, OpenAI API credits, and more.

THE CHALLENGE

Theme: Reimagine Digital Entertainment Experiences

Great entertainment begins with human creativity and innovation. As technology evolves, it continues to open up new possibilities for how we bring those ideas to life.

We're excited to launch the Garena AI Build Challenge in Singapore, inviting engineers, designers, and product thinkers to explore how AI can enhance digital entertainment experiences.

Whether you're building new ways for users to engage with content, creating safer and more inclusive communities, enabling more personalized experiences, developing intelligent tools, or reimagining how people interact with entertainment, we're looking for innovative prototypes that use AI to enable new possibilities for users, creators, and communities.

*More details of the challenge will be released to shortlisted teams on 31 July 2026.

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Explore Endless Possibilities

Gaming
Streaming
Music
Video
Social
Creator Tools
Virtual Worlds
And Beyond

Prizes & Support

2
Second Place
SGD
3,000
Cash Prize
+
USD 3,000
OpenAI API credits per member
12-month ChatGPT Pro Access
for every team member
1
First Place
SGD
5,000
Cash Prize
+
USD 5,000
OpenAI API credits per member
12-month ChatGPT Pro Access
for every team member
3
Third Place
SGD
1,000
Cash Prize
+
USD 1,500
OpenAI API credits per member
12-month ChatGPT Pro Access
for every team member
All Participants
All shortlisted teams will receive ChatGPT Pro access throughout the whole duration of the challenge.

Timeline

Your journey from registration to finals

REGISTRATION WINDOW
10 – 23 Jul 2026
REGISTRATION WINDOW
10 – 23 Jul 2026
  • Form a team of 3–5 members
  • Every member to submit registration form
CASE
RELEASE
31 Jul 2026
CASE
RELEASE
31 Jul 2026
  • Shortlisted teams will receive an email notification together with the challenge brief
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
By 9 Aug 2026
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
By 9 Aug 2026
  • Submit your proposal
  • Include a working AI prototype
  • Proof-of-concept required
FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT
13 Aug 2026
FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT
13 Aug 2026
  • Top 10 teams selected
  • Meet with a Garena mentor to refine your product
FINAL PRESENTATIONS
23 Aug 2026
FINAL PRESENTATIONS
23 Aug 2026
  • Finalists will be invited onsite to Garena HQ to present their solution live
  • Network with industry leaders
  • Winners announced
Join Us Live
Virtual Chat
Session

Join our virtual chat session to hear more about the Garena AI Build Challenge, learn how to get the most out of the experience, and ask any questions you may have. We're here to help you get started!

17 July 2026 (Friday)
8:00PM – 9:00PM (GMT+8)
Join The Chat

BUILD YOUR
FUTURE
WITH GARENA

Join us if you are passionate about shaping the future of digital entertainment through AI, technology, and innovation.

Make An Impact
Leave your mark on the games industry as you help each of our hit titles serve our millions of users worldwide.
Opportunities For Growth
Learn continuously, experiment boldly, and grow with an industry that's constantly evolving.
Vibrant & Open Culture
Work with passionate people who love creating great games.
Autonomy At Work
Take ownership, move fast, and make meaningful decisions.

Common
Questions

The Garena AI Build Challenge 2026 is open to students who are currently enrolled in a university and working professionals.
Teams should consist of 3 to 5 members. Each member must submit an individual application and indicate the same team name during registration.
Absolutely! We welcome teams made up of students from different universities or educational institutions.
Prior AI experience is not required. However, teams will be expected to develop an AI-powered prototype as part of the challenge, so come ready to learn, experiment, and build together.
Participants must be able to attend the event onsite at Garena Singapore's office on 23 August 2026 in order to take part in the competition.
All participants will receive ChatGPT Pro access throughout the whole duration of the challenge.

You may use any AI development tools, platforms, or software that your team prefers
Yes, participation is completely free.
More details will be released to shortlisted participants on 31 July 2026.
Feel free to reach out to us by emailing to outreachsg@garena.com