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Thailand AAM
Student Challenge2026

What could Thailand look like in 2035? Join students and young innovators across Thailand to explore how Advanced Air Mobility can create safer, smarter and more sustainable communities.

Register your interest Participation guidelines & FAQ
  • All disciplines welcomeStudents & young innovators across Thailand
  • Individual or teamTeams of 2–5 students
  • 24 January 2027Final submission deadline
  • English onlySubmission language

About the challenge

Your ideas.
Thailand’s future.

The Thailand AAM Student Challenge 2026 is a NexAvian corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative inviting students and young innovators to explore how Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) could benefit communities across Thailand.

Who can participate?

Students and young innovators from across Thailand, regardless of academic background — from aviation and engineering to healthcare, tourism, business and design.

Team participation

Participate individually or form a team of 2–5 students.

Submission language

English only. All final submissions must be prepared in English.

The big question

What could Thailand look like in 2035 if Advanced Air Mobility is developed safely, responsibly and inclusively for the benefit of Thai communities?

Our goal is to inspire the next generation of innovators and encourage practical, responsible and inclusive mobility solutions for Thailand’s future.

Explore the possibilities

Six challenge themes.

Choose a theme that inspires you and explore how Advanced Air Mobility could help address real challenges facing Thailand.

  1. Theme 01

    Tourism & Island Connectivity

    Explore how new air mobility solutions could improve access to islands, tourism destinations and remote locations.

  2. Theme 02

    Medical & Disaster Response

    Imagine faster and more effective transportation of medical supplies, emergency personnel and critical resources.

  3. Theme 03

    Smart Cities & Urban Mobility

    Rethink urban transportation and explore how AAM could support smarter, more connected cities.

  4. Theme 04

    Rural Access & Inclusion

    Develop ideas to improve connectivity for underserved communities and remote regions across Thailand.

  5. Theme 05

    Green & Sustainable Aviation

    Explore environmentally responsible aviation solutions that support Thailand’s sustainability goals.

  6. Theme 06

    Youth, Skills & Future Careers

    Imagine the skills, education and career opportunities needed for Thailand’s future aviation workforce.

Students may explore one or more themes. Creativity, practicality and community benefit are encouraged.

Your journey

Programme roadmap.

From your first idea to industry recognition, here’s how the Thailand AAM Student Challenge will unfold.

  1. Registration & Recruitment

    Students register their interest and begin forming teams.

  2. Official Programme Launch

    30 November at the APAC AAM Dialogue Bangkok. Introduction of participating teams and programme activities.

    About the APAC AAM Dialogue Bangkok

  3. Concept Development

    Students develop their ideas, with opportunities for industry mentoring.

  4. Final Submissions

    Teams submit their concepts for evaluation by academic and industry experts.

  5. Winners & Recognition

    Winning teams announced, prizes awarded and achievements celebrated.

Programme dates and activities are subject to confirmation. Registered participants will receive updates by email.

Get involved

How to participate.

Have an idea for Thailand’s future mobility? Getting started is easy. Follow these four steps to join the challenge.

  1. 01

    Register your interest

    Complete the online registration form. You can register individually or as part of a team of 2–5 students.

  2. 02

    Choose your theme

    Select one or more of the six challenge themes and identify a real-world problem you want to address.

  3. 03

    Develop your idea

    Create your concept using research, creativity and practical thinking. Opportunities for online mentoring will be shared with participants.

  4. 04

    Submit your concept

    Prepare your final submission according to the official Participation Guidelines. Submission instructions will be provided by email.

Important: all final submissions must be in English only.

Students may present their ideas through written proposals, infographics, videos, design concepts or other creative formats, as outlined in the Participation Guidelines.

Register your interest

Registration is free. Further instructions will be sent to registered participants.

Participant resources

Guidelines & FAQ.

Everything you need to know about joining the Challenge, developing your concept and preparing your final submission.

Official Participation Guidelines

Review the Challenge requirements, important dates, submission formats, mentoring opportunities and participation conditions.

PDF coming soon

How will submissions be evaluated?

An independent panel of academic and industry experts will review submissions, considering:

  • Relevance to Thailand
  • Creativity
  • Practicality
  • Safety
  • Sustainability
  • Community benefit
  • Clarity of presentation

Technical perfection is not required.

Who can participate?

The Challenge welcomes students and young innovators from across Thailand, including participants from different academic disciplines.

Can I participate individually or as a team?

Yes. You may participate individually or in a team of 2–5 students.

Do I need an aviation background?

No. We welcome ideas from engineering, healthcare, tourism, business, design, sustainability, urban planning and other fields.

What language should I use?

All final submissions must be prepared in English.

What can I submit?

Submissions may include written proposals, presentations, infographics, videos, design concepts, storyboards or other creative formats. Final file and length requirements will be provided in the official guidelines.

Can I change my Challenge theme?

Yes. Your initial theme selection during registration does not have to be your final submission theme.

Will mentoring be available?

We plan to offer online mentoring opportunities with academic and industry professionals during December 2026. Details will be shared with registered participants.

When is the final submission deadline?

The planned deadline is 24 January 2027 at 23:59 Thailand time. Submission instructions will be shared with registered participants.

When will winners be announced?

Winners are scheduled to be announced on 15 February 2027. Further details regarding prizes and recognition will follow.

Working together

Our partners.

The Challenge brings together academia, industry and aviation stakeholders to inspire the next generation of innovators and support Thailand’s future mobility ecosystem.

Organised by

NexAvian

An international aviation advisory company supporting the development and implementation of Advanced Air Mobility through strategy, operations and industry collaboration.

Academic partners

Academic collaboration

Working with educational institutions to encourage student participation, innovation and knowledge sharing.

To be announced

Institutional support

Industry & government engagement

Connecting the Challenge with aviation stakeholders and Thailand’s emerging AAM ecosystem.

To be announced

Industry & prize partners

Supporting student innovation

Industry contributors supporting the Challenge through expertise, engagement and potential prizes for participating students.

To be announced

Additional partners and contributors will be announced as the programme progresses.

Your future starts here

The future of mobility starts with your ideas.

Whether you’re passionate about aviation, technology, sustainability or making a difference in your community, this is your opportunity to help imagine Thailand’s mobility future.

Register your interest

Registration is free. Questions? info@nexavian.com