FUTURE READY HACKATHON 2025
Prepare for Tomorrow, Today
13 August 2025 – 1 September 2025
What is Future Ready Hackathon 2025?
Future Ready Hackathon 2025 is where Malaysia’s brightest young talents solve real-world challenges at the intersection of tech and business.
In partnership with PIKOM (National Tech Association of Malaysia), students and fresh grads team up, innovate, and pitch impactful solutions — guided by top mentors.
Finalists will pitch LIVE at Youth Employment Initiative 2.0 this September, gaining the spotlight in front of key industry leaders. Your project might just be your career breakthrough!
- Innovation isn’t just an idea. It’s a collaboration to make it happen! - Kabel
What You'll Be Solving
Over 3 weeks, you’ll team up to solve real business challenges by employers. Gain insider insights, connect with industry experts, and build meaningful solutions in these impactful areas.
Digital Transformation
Automate workflows and digitize traditional business processes
AI & Data Insights
Use AI/ML to personalize operations and predict trends
E-commerce & Marketing
Boost online presence, drive sales, and improve customer engagementBusiness Sustainability
Create eco-friendly solutions to track impact and efficiency
Fintech for Companies
Improve access to finance and streamline payment systems
Who Can Join?
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Students & Fresh Grads
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A team of 3-5 members
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Malaysian only
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Open to all disciplines, especially Tech and Business
No experience? No problem. Join this Hackathon to gain it!
Why Join?
Beyond coding, get the chance to build connections with employers, solve real industry challenges, and build solutions that could shape the future of business and technology.
Learn directly from the people driving Malaysia’s tech ecosystem. With mentors from PIKOM, you’ll get real-world advice, feedback on your solutions, and insights into what the industry truly needs.
Work on challenges designed by real employers. Your ideas won’t stay theoretical—you’ll prototype solutions for actual business problems and make your mark on real industry pain points.
Compete for the RM15,000 prize pool and exclusive certificates that make your resume stand out. Top teams will pitch live at YEI 2.0, unlocking more career opportunities.
Registration:
24 Jul – 12 Aug 2025
Hacking Period:
13 Aug – 1 Sep 2025
Judges Cut:
8 – 12 Sep 2025
Top 6 Announcement: 19 Sep 2025
Live Pitch @ YEI 2025 & Winner Announcement: 25 – 26 Sep 2025
Hackathon Timeline
Mark your calendars and get ready to build, solve, and pitch your way to the top!
Meet The Judges
Game-changing decision-makers, innovation mavens, and growth strategists—here to scout the next big idea.
Alex Liew
Chairman
PIKOM
Camelia Loh
Founder & CEO
Kabel
Johary Mustapha
Chief Executive Officer
Forest Interactive
Abel Saw Ze Chuen
Group Chief Transformation Officer
Chin Hin Group Berhad
Paresh Subramaniyam
Founder & CEO
Engage Life
Chan Kin Peng
Director
Kasatria Technologies Sdn Bhd
Abdul Halim Lassim
Managing Director, Digital Healthcare
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee to join the hackathon?
No, the hackathon is free to join. However, if your team is selected as one of the finalists to pitch at YEI 2025, a fee of RM20 per person will apply for attending the physical event.
What if I can't find a group to join the hackathon?
No worries! You can register as an individual. Kabel will help form teams by grouping individuals from different courses and universities together.
Who is eligible to join the hackathon?
Malaysian students and fresh graduates with backgrounds in technology or business are encouraged to join. But students from other fields (e.g. design, communication, engineering, social sciences) are welcome too — as long as you’re interested in solving tech-business challenges.
Do I need to be from a tech background to join the hackathon?
Not necessarily. You can come from fields like business, marketing, design, communications, finance, data science, or engineering. Diverse teams often come up with the best ideas!
I can’t code — can I still join?
Absolutely! We recommend having at least one member in your team who can code, but it’s not mandatory. You can still contribute in areas like design, strategy, or presentation. Plus, AI tools are encouraged — you can use them to help build your solution, even if no one in your team has strong coding skills.
Who will be the judges for the hackathon?
The judges’ lineup will be from PIKOM members — professionals and leaders from Malaysia’s top tech companies.
What kind of business problem will we be solving?
You’ll be solving a real-world case focused on helping high-growth companies improve efficiency through automation and digitization.
Will there be mentors?
Yes. Mentors will include the same industry leaders who will serve as judges — offering valuable guidance throughout your project journey.
What if I can’t attend the YEI physical event for the final pitch?
We highly encourage you to join the physical pitching at YEI 2025. This is a golden opportunity to pitch in front of CEOs, recruiters, and decision-makers from top tech companies.
If I don’t make it to the finals, can I still attend YEI 2025?
Absolutely! You can still attend YEI 2025 to network, look for internship/job opportunities, or simply support the hackathon finalists.
How does the hackathon work?
- You’ll receive a business case related to automation and digitization.
- Work as a team to brainstorm, prototype, and develop your solution.
- Submit your pitch deck for evaluation.
- Top teams will be selected to pitch live at YEI 2025 in front of industry judges.
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