AI Innovator Award
2026
Theme: Water for Sustainable & Equitable Development
"Flow for Life — When Water Flows, Futures Grow"
The Challenge
Build AI-powered solutions for water sustainability.
AI Innovator Award 2026 invites you to turn AI ideas into real prototypes. Explore how Artificial Intelligence can improve water access, quality, flood resilience, agriculture, and community livelihoods.
“Where there is water, there is life. If we take good care of our water resources, we can create sustainable livelihoods and prosperity.”
Areas to Explore
Water Access & Equity
Community supply, affordability, distribution, and inclusion.
Quality & Safety
Monitoring, contamination detection, and public health safety.
Disaster Resilience
Flood & drought prediction, early warning systems, and preparedness.
Food Security
Smart irrigation, agriculture optimization, and climate planning.
Circular Water
Industrial efficiency, wastewater monitoring, and reuse.
Community Tools
Data tools that strengthen local decision-making and livelihoods.
What You Will Gain
Every team leaves with a portfolio-ready package.
Prizes & Opportunities
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1st Place Prize
Win up to
100,000 THB
(Sponsor Award)
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Admission Benefit
Fast-track admission consideration for Aii (AI Innovation) & CMKL Special Admission Pool.
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Certificate
Official certificate of participation for all teams.
Your Portfolio Artifacts
Pitch Deck
A professional presentation of your problem, solution, and logic.
Working Prototype (MVP)
A real demo of your AI solution (App, Dashboard, or Device).
Impact Brief
A one-page summary of stakeholders, equity impact, and metrics.
Competition Rounds
Eligibility
Team Size
Up to 5 members per team.
High School
Grade 10–12 (or equivalent) students nationwide.
Projects must be original and not previously submitted to other competitions.
Common Questions
Do I need to be an expert in AI?
No. While technical credibility is part of the judging (25%), we look for feasibility and impact. You will learn and build as you go.
What is the language of the competition?
English is used for all rounds (Pitch deck, Video, and Live presentations).
Can I submit a project I made for school?
Yes, as long as it has not been submitted to another public competition before. It must be an original work by your team.
