Frequently Asked Questions
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I cannot attend the programme on some days. What should I do? If you need to be excused from any part of the programme (in part or full due to valid reasons), please get your RO’s approval in writing and include your reason for absence.
Please also copy your agency POC / HR and, TechUp Main Facilitator, TechUp organising team member
I have urgent work I need to clear during the programme. If you need to be excused from any part of the programme (in part or full due to valid reasons), please get your RO’s approval in writing and include your reason for absence.
Please also copy your agency POC / HR and, TechUp Main Facilitator, TechUp organising team member If you appear to be doing work during the programme without prior clearance/approval, Patrick Pang, your Reporting Officer, and your HR POC will be notified.
Please refer to to address your concerns.
What if I don’t have a problem statement?
There are plenty of problems to solve! 🙂 Just look around and see what is bothering you or someone around you in your daily lives. A simple guide to start crafting a problem statement can be found .
Can I change my problem statement halfway?
Yes, as long as you are able to build your solution in time for the web app presentation on 26 to 28 May 2025.
Does my web app need to solve a problem? What kind of problem?
Yes, the deliverable for TechUp is to build your own web app (frontend) that solves a problem of your choice. The web app you build should meet the requirements stated in .
How can I find inspiration on what type of webapp to build?
You may find inspiration on the webapps built by our previous run of TechUp participants .
Alternatively, you can follow the step-by-step tutorials below for additional practice:
Making a To-do List with EJS:
Sample Web app tutorials: and