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Varsity Hackathon
, is the annual flagship event of the USM Computer Science Society, currently held for the third consecutive year. It's a significant student-led hackathon in Malaysia, attracting participants from both local and international universities. The event focuses on fostering innovation, collaboration, and creativity among university students, providing a platform for them to explore cutting-edge technologies and transform their ideas into projects.

Building upon the success of V HACK 2022 and 2023, this year's edition aims to enhance the experience for participants by collaborating with the Securities Commission’s FIKRA ACE-EXCEL. The event will showcase informative workshops, experienced speakers, dedicated mentors, and a prize pool up to RM37,500.

Similar to the previous year, the preliminary rounds will be held online, culminating in the grand finals at Penang, where the top teams will compete in person. The goal is to continue raising the bar for international student-led hackathons in Malaysia.

Prize Pool

Up to RM37,500 in Total

Champion

RM15,000

1st Runner Up

RM10,000

2nd Runner Up

RM5,000

4th Place

RM3000

5th Place

RM2000

Consolation (x5)

RM500

Collaborator

Welcome Our Collaborator

Shining the Light on Our Mainstay!

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), a statutory body reporting to the Minister of Finance, was established under the Securities Commission Act 1993. It is the sole regulatory agency for the regulation and development of capital markets. The SC has direct responsibility for supervising and monitoring the activities of market institutions, including the exchanges and clearing houses, and regulating all persons licensed under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007. More information about the SC is available on its website at www.sc.com.my. Follow the SC on our social media channels @SecComMalaysia for more updates.

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Partner Companies

Meet Our Partner Companies

Can't do it without them! Our partner companies are the reason we can make this event happen.

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Aemulus Corporation Sdn Bhd

Aemulus Corporation Sdn Bhd

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Cloud Mile Sdn Bhd

Cloud Mile Sdn Bhd

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Critical Manufacturing Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Critical Manufacturing Malaysia Sdn Bhd

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Digital Penang

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MYStartup

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NationGate Solution (M) Sdn Bhd

NationGate Solution (M) Sdn Bhd

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SRM Integration (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

SRM Integration (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

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V HACK 2024 Timeline

Gallery

V HACK 2023 Throwback

Dive into the exciting highlights from our previous hackathon!

V HACK 2023 Photo 1

V HACK 2023 Photo 1

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V HACK 2023 Photo 2

V HACK 2023 Photo 2

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V HACK 2023 Photo 3

V HACK 2023 Photo 3

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V HACK 2023 Photo 4

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V HACK 2023 Photo 5

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V HACK 2023 Photo 6

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V HACK 2023 Photo 7

V HACK 2023 Photo 7

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V HACK 2023 Photo 8

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V HACK 2023 Photo 9

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V HACK 2023 Photo 10

V HACK 2023 Photo 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is V HACK 2024?

Varsity Hackathon (V HACK) 2024 is a student-led international hackathon for local and international undergraduates to compete by formulating the best solutions to solve SDGs challenges.

When will the registration be opened for V HACK 2024?

From 27 February 2024, 3.00PM until 17 March 2024, 11.59PM (GMT+8).

What is the timeline for V HACK 2024?

1. The Preliminary Round starts once participants are successfully registered, which is on 27th of February until 24th of March. 2. However, do note that registration will be closed on 17th March 2024, if you register late, you will only have a week to develop your solution. Hence, it is best to register as early as you can so you can start your project earlier. 3. The Top 15 teams will then be announced on the 2nd of April to qualify for the next stage, Grand Final of V HACK 2024. 4. In the Grand Final of V HACK 2024, the Top 15 teams will continue to develop their solutions and submit their project on the 19th of April. 5. Then, the Top 15 will attend the one-day Grand Final of V HACK 2024 that will be held physically on the 20th of April for pitching.

Is V HACK 2024 free of charge?

Yes, it is completely free!

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Any Questions?

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