March 2 – May 29, 2026
|Ho Chi Minh City
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. We foster a hands-on community using IoT solutions to build 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.
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
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Media Partners
Tech Partners
Community Partners
Academic Partners
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
Kickoff event introducing the competition and guidelines
TOP 20 SELECTION
Announcement of top 20 teams advancing to prototype phase
TOP 5 SELECTION
Announcement of top 5 finalists for the grand finale
FINALE - EXHIBITION
Live pitch, product demonstration, and award ceremony
ELIGIBILITY & RULES
✓ELIGIBILITY
- •Undergraduates over 18 years old from any university in Ho Chi Minh City
- •Team of exactly 4 members with diverse backgrounds (Business, Software, Robotics, etc.)
- •Projects must be functional physical prototypes — pure software solutions are excluded
!RULES
- 1ORIGINALITY: Projects must be created specifically for NEO League Season 2
- 2INTEGRITY: Zero tolerance for plagiarism or "ghost-building" (using external professional services)
- 3FINAL DAY: Finalists must surrender prototypes for morning inspection with 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, and participant experience.
COMPETITION ORGANIZERS
RMIT School of Science,
Engineering & Technology
Academic Partner
NEO Culture Technology
Club
Organizer
RMIT Student Club
Program
Institutional Support