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Move people better
Smart Mobility & EVs
Teams build electric vehicle prototypes, traffic tools and transport apps that make getting around cleaner, safer and more accessible.
Smart Mobility & EVs is one of 12 competition categories in TechFest Australia, a national technology competition and festival for Australian school students and young innovators. It is open to Secondary (Years 7–12), Tertiary (University or TAFE) and Open (Ages 18–30) entries.
The 2027 challenge
Close the transport gap in outer suburbs and country towns: design a vehicle, service or tool that helps people without a car reach school, work or health care.
Example projects
- Route planner that finds step-free journeys on public transport
- Scale autonomous car that follows lanes and stops for pedestrians
- E-bike battery monitor that predicts remaining range for the trip ahead
Season 2027 dates
- Registrations open
- To be announced
- Registrations close
- 19 February 2027
- Proposals due
- 26 February 2027
- National final and festival
- 30 September 2027 to 3 October 2027
Indicative dates, final schedule to be confirmed. The entry fee for the 2027 season will be published before registrations open.