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2026•AI for Good Hackathon · 1st Edition

This national-level hackathon challenges university students to build AI-powered solutions that create real social impact — in healthcare, education, and accessibility.

“Where Technology Meets Entrepreneurship”

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📅 Sept – Nov 2026📍 UTHM, Johor💰 RM 50 / team (Early Bird)

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About the Event

AI for Good, Built by You

ITC (Information Technology Club) is a student-led technology club at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) dedicated to cultivating technical skills, innovation, and digital leadership among students.

RekaTech 2026 is our flagship hackathon organized under the theme "AI for Good". This national-level competition challenges university students across Malaysia to build AI-powered solutions that address real challenges in Healthcare, Education, and Accessibility (OKU-friendly tools). Participants are pushed to think like founders — identify a problem, design a viable solution, and pitch it like a business.

HealthcareAI solutions for medical diagnosis, patient care, and health access
EducationIntelligent tutoring, adaptive learning, and educational equity
AccessibilityOKU-friendly tools powered by AI for inclusive technology
Inaugural Event

RekaTech 2026

The debut AI for Good hackathon by ITC @ UTHM. 2 specialized workshops, an intensive coding sprint, and a physical Grand Finale with live pitch defense.

Team of 3
Strict Team Size
RM 50
Early Bird Fee
The Complete Roadmap

Event Journey & Timeline

From early September registration to the offline Grand Finale at UTHM — trace every milestone in the RekaTech calendar.

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Phase 01Early Bird Tier
Early September 2026

Registration Opens (Early Bird)

Public registration launch for student developer teams across Malaysia. Early Bird rate: RM50 per team of 3.

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Phase 01Standard Tier
Mid Sept – Early Oct 2026

Standard & Late Registration

Late registration tier opens at RM100 per team. Team member confirmation and eligibility verification.

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Phase 01Cutoff
Mid October 2026

Registration Closes

Final registration deadline. (Contingency: May extend to end of October if team limit/quota has remaining slots).

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Phase 02Online Masterclass
1 Nov 2026 (Sunday)

1st Workshop: Technical AI Enablement

Hands-on masterclass on AI models, prompt engineering, datasets, and architecture for social impact.

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Phase 02Mentorship
2 Nov 2026 (Monday)

2nd Workshop: Validation & Pitching

Product-market fit guidance, entrepreneurship fundamentals, and live pitch deck preparation.

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Phase 03Sprint Kickoff
3 Nov 2026 (Tuesday)

Hackathon Sprint Commences

Official problem statements in Healthcare, Education & Accessibility unveiled. 48-hour coding sprint kicks off.

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Phase 03Portal Live
4 Nov 2026 (Wednesday)

Submission Portal Opens

Teams can begin submitting GitHub repositories, architecture diagrams, and 3-minute video demos.

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Phase 03Hard Deadline
5 Nov 2026 (Thursday)

Final Submission Cutoff

Hard deadline for all codebases, slide decks, and demo videos. Portal locks at 11:59 PM.

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Phase 04Top 10 Shortlist
7 Nov 2026 (Saturday)

Top 10 Finalists Announced

Official announcement of the Top 10 shortlisted teams. Official university endorsement letters issued immediately.

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10-Day University Logistics Buffer (Nov 7 – 17+):Mandatory window for finalist teams to process university permission/sponsorship letters and arrange Johor transport & lodging.
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Phase 04Physical Demo Day
~17 – 22 Nov 2026 (TBD)

Grand Finale (Live Pitch)

Top 10 teams present live demo pitches to industry leaders and judges at UTHM, Johor. Winners crowned on stage.

Hands-On Learning

Workshops

Sharpen your technical and entrepreneurial edge with 2 expert-led workshops prior to the coding sprint.

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Workshop 1: Technical & AI Enablement

1 Nov 2026 (Sun)

Deep dive into state-of-the-art AI developer tools, APIs, dataset integration, and rapid prototyping best practices.

Prizes & Recognition

Win Big, Build Bigger

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2nd Place
TBA
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Champion
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+ Plaque + Certificate
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3rd Place
TBA
+ Certificate
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People's Choice
Coming Soon
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Certificate of Participation
Awarded to all teams who submit functional project deliverables
Registration Opens Early September 2026

Ready to Build Something
That Matters?

Form your team of 3, register from RM 50 (early bird), and compete on a national stage at UTHM, Johor.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

All undergraduate students from any Malaysian university. Teams must consist of strictly 3 members.
RM50 per team (Early Bird in early September) or RM100 per team (Late Registration in late September/October).
AI-powered solutions addressing real-world challenges in Healthcare, Education, or Accessibility (OKU-friendly tools). Projects should be functional prototypes or MVPs.
Workshops and the hackathon sprint are online. The Grand Finale is a physical event at UTHM, Johor, where the Top 10 teams pitch live.
A minimum of 10 days is guaranteed between the Top 10 announcement (Nov 7) and the Grand Finale (~Nov 17–22) so students can process official university clearance letters and arrange transport.
ITC (Information Technology Club) at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM).