NEO League 2026 — RMIT IoT Competition & Innovation Humanity Challenge | Student IoT Hackathon Vietnam
March 2 – May 29, 2026
|Vietnam
Who We Are
NEO CULTURE
TECH
RMIT Neo Culture Technology Club is a vibrant and dynamic student-led organization dedicated to fostering a passion for technology and innovation within the university community.
We believe in the power of technology to shape the future and empower individuals to make a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their unique talents.
What We Do
Empowering the
Tech Community
We are a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering the tech community through engaging workshops, thought-provoking talk shows, and strategic collaborations.
Our Previous Activities
ABOUT NEO LEAGUE
Innovation Humanity Challenge hosted by RMIT Neo Culture Technology Club, offers university students across Vietnam a dynamic platform to develop and showcase their ability in hardware development using IoT solutions.
Teams of four tackle progressively challenging tasks based on relevant themes, applying their skills to real-world problems through three main rounds—from virtual preliminaries to the final on-site competition. A panel of experts will evaluate submissions based on accuracy, relevance, creativity, and effectiveness. Winners will receive prizes such as internships and other valuable opportunities
OUR VISION
NEO League Season 2 empowers STEM students to become innovators in the IoT and hardware development space. This IoT competition fosters a hands-on community building sustainable solutions for UN SDGs and real-world societal impact. By connecting students with industry professionals, we create a notable playground for Hardware Development and IoT Solutions.
Make Hardware Accessible
Open hardware development to all STEM students, regardless of background.
Build Practical Skills
Teach hands-on programming, sensor integration, and prototyping to turn ideas into devices.
Foster Community
Create a supportive space for students to collaborate, share knowledge, and inspire creation.
Drive Sustainable Solutions
Apply tech skills to global issues and build prototypes for the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
OUR SPONSORS
These sponsors play an important role in making this event possible.
Gold Sponsors
Platform Sponsors
Academic Sponsors
COMPETITION PHASES
Three challenging rounds designed to test your innovation, technical skills, and presentation abilities.
PROPOSAL
Submit a 10-slide digital IoT solution proposal targeting specific SDGs. Present your innovative idea and technical approach.
PROTOTYPE
Top 20 teams develop a functional physical prototype, technical documentation, and a 5-minute demo video.
FINAL PITCH
Top 5 finalists perform a live pitch and product demonstration at RMIT Saigon South Campus.
IMPORTANT DATES
Opening Ceremony + Requirement Release
Kickoff event with the official opening ceremony and release of competition requirements.
Registration & Round 1 Deadline
Final deadline for team registration and Round 1 submission.
Top 20 Announcement + Release Round 2 Instruction
Announcement of the top 20 teams and release of instructions for Round 2.
Round 2 Deadline
Final deadline for Round 2 submission.
Top 5 Announcement
Announcement of the top 5 teams advancing to the final exhibition.
Final - Exhibition
Final exhibition, live pitching, and award ceremony.
ELIGIBILITY & RULES
The foundation for equity, inclusivity, and mutual respect throughout the competition. Please review these requirements carefully before registering.
Eligibility
Who
Undergraduates over 18 years old from any university across Vietnam.
Team Composition
Exact team of 4 members with diverse backgrounds (Business, Software, Robotics).
Project Type
Must be functional physical prototypes. Pure software solutions are excluded.
Rules
Originality
Projects must be created specifically for NEO League Season 2. No recycled work.
Integrity
Zero tolerance for plagiarism or "ghost-building" (external professional services).
Final Day
Finalists must surrender prototypes for morning inspection with a 5-minute setup window.
MENTORS & JUDGES
Learn from and be evaluated by distinguished faculty from RMIT School of Science, Engineering & Technology.
DR. BYRON MASON
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
DR. DINH-SON VU
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
DR. HUNG PHAM VIET
Electronic Computer Systems & Robotics
DR. GINEL DORLEON
Artificial Intelligence
DR. MINH VU
Information Technology
DR. THANH PHAM
Electronic & Computer Systems Engineering
DR. LINH TRAN
Software Engineering
DR. HOANG PHAN
Food Technology & Nutrition
ORGANIZING TEAM
Meet the dedicated student organizers bringing NEO League 2026 to life.
Project Leaders
Ngo Van Tai
Project Leader
Nguyen Ha Gia Tam
Project Leader
Teams
Program
Designing and managing competition content, challenges, participant experience, and building the website.
COMPETITION ORGANIZERS
RMIT School of Science,
Engineering & Technology
Academic Partner
NEO Culture Technology
Club
Organizer
RMIT Student Club
Program
Institutional Support