UM National Deep Tech Challenge Hackathon Demo Day
UM National Deep Tech Challenge Hackathon— Demo Day
Malaysia's first national hackathon focused on commercialising real university IP is wrapping up — and we're ending with a bang!
Join us for the National Deep Tech Challenge Demo Day, where the top teams from over 200 participants across Malaysia will take the stage to pitch their commercialisation strategies built on real technologies from Universiti Malaya's research portfolio.
What to expect:
Final pitches from Malaysia's emerging deep tech founders
Commercialisation strategies built on real UM research technologies
Winner announcements and awards
Networking with researchers, investors, mentors, and ecosystem players
Whether you're a student, researcher, founder, investor, or just curious about where Malaysian university innovation is headed, this is the room to be in.
Event Agenda
9:30 AM Registration & Networking
10:00 AM Opening Remarks
10:15 AM Programme Overview & Judges Introduction
10:30 AM Finalist Pitches — 10 min pitch + 5 min Q&A each
11:45 AM Interval Break
11:55 AM Finalist Pitches — 10 min pitch + 5 min Q&A each
1:10 PM Judges Deliberation
1:40 PM Lunch Break
2:40 PM Special Guest Address
3:10 PM Award Ceremony 🏆
3:40 PM Closing Remarks
3:55 PM Photo Session & Networking
4:30 PM End of Event
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