UpcomingHackathon
National AI Competition 2026
Mon, Mar 16, 2026
to Sat, Jun 13, 2026
Sunway University · Hybrid
No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, MalaysiaOnline Access
Register to access the meeting link
Ages 15–25
About
The nation's largest AI competition for youths is back! Brought to you by Sunway University & Rakan Tutor, and supported by Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM). Students will be challenged across five tracks: • AI Engineering (NEW) — Design AI solutions to solve real-world physical challenges • AI Architecture (NEW) — Reimagine learning spaces that prioritise technology, flexibility, and human comfort • AI Computing — Train an AI model to analyse medical images, handling real-world noise and data variability • AI Generated Arts — Produce a 1-3 minute video with AI imagery to tell a compelling story • AI Innovation — Build Generative AI apps that solve problems based on UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Categories: • Category A: Year 10/Form 4 to Year 11/Form 5; Senior Middle 1-2 • Category B: Pre-University, UEC, STPM, Diploma Teams of 4 students. More than RM2 million in bursaries and certificates of commendation to be won! Registration closes: 16 March 2026 Register at: https://influasia.pub/SunwayAI2026 For inquiries: Clemen (019-9179356) or Jack (019-2004268)
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Schedule
16 March 2026
Registration Deadline
Last day to register your team of 4
31 March - 2 April 2026
Online Masterclass
Expand your AI knowledge and refine your project with expert advice (by category)
4 May 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline
Submit your project proposal
15 May 2026, 4PM
Announcement of Finalists
Finalists will be announced
13 June 2026, 8:30AM - 2:00PM
Grand Finals
Grand Finals at Sunway University
Requirements
- RequiredTeams of 4 students
- RequiredCategory A: Year 10/Form 4 to Year 11/Form 5; Senior Middle 1-2
- RequiredCategory B: Pre-University, UEC, STPM, Diploma
- RequiredChoose from: AI Architecture, AI Computing, AI Engineering, AI Generated Art, AI Innovation
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
High school and university students in Malaysia. Category A: Form 4-5/Year 10-11/SM 1-2. Category B: Pre-U, UEC, STPM, Diploma.
How do I register?
Form a team of 4, choose a track, and register at linktr.ee/nationalAIcompetition or https://influasia.pub/SunwayAI2026
What are the prizes?
More than RM2 million in bursaries and certificates of commendation.
Where are the Grand Finals?
Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, Selangor on 13 June 2026.
Is there training provided?
Yes, an Online Masterclass runs from 31 March to 2 April 2026, organized by category.