KUK VIRTUAL HACKATHON

KULN Global Virtual Hackathon 2026
Empowering Malaysian Student Innovators in Korea
The KULN Global Virtual Hackathon 2026 is a 100% virtual innovation competition organised by
Kelab UMNO Korea (KULN Korea)
for Malaysian undergraduate students currently studying in Korea.
This hackathon brings together students from technical and non-technical backgrounds to solve a real-world industry challenge, build a working solution, and present their ideas to industry professionals.
Participants will work in teams of
3–4 members
during the hacking period, with opportunities to receive guidance from industry mentors and connect with professionals from our partner organisations.
The hackathon is supported by
TechTamu, EzyEvents, and RunCloud
.
What makes it special?
This is more than a coding competition. We encourage multidisciplinary teams combining
technology, business, design, data, and creative problem-solving
.
You will have the opportunity to:
Work on a real-world industry challenge
Build and deploy a functional web application
Receive mentorship and industry feedback
Connect with professionals and fellow Malaysian students in Korea
Develop a project that can become part of your portfolio
Present your solution to an industry judging panel
About the Challenge
The official problem statement will be revealed during the
Hackathon Opening Ceremony on 14 November 2026
.
The hackathon is provisionally expected to explore the theme of
ESG Automation — “Data to Action”
, looking at how tech

Requirements
What to Build
Your team must build a
functional, deployed web application
that addresses the official hackathon problem statement revealed during the Opening Ceremony.
Your solution should:
Address the official challenge and its requirements
Provide a clear and practical solution to the identified problem
Include a functional web application that judges can access and test
Demonstrate the key features and user experience of your solution
Use technology, data, AI, automation, or other appropriate tools where relevant to your solution
The technology stack is
open
. You may use any programming language, framework, database, API, or development tools that your team is comfortable with.
AI-assisted development tools such as ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot are allowed. However, the core idea, solution design, and implementation decisions must come from your team.
Important
Your application must be
deployed and publicly accessible
through a working URL at the time of judging.
The official problem statement, specific requirements, and challenge scope will be announced during the Hackathon Opening Ceremony.
What to Submit
Submit your project through the
KULN Global Virtual Hackathon 2026 Devpost page
before the submission deadline.
Your Devpost submission must include:
1. Deployed Web Application — Mandatory
Provide a
public URL
to your working web application.
Judges must be able to access and test your application. Make sure the link is live and functional throughout the judging period.
2. 3-Minute Pitch Video — Mandatory
Submit a video of
maximum 3 minutes
explaining your project.
Your pitch should cover:
The problem you are solving
Your proposed solution
How your product works
A short demonstration of the application
Your team introduction
You may upload the video directly or provide a YouTube/Vimeo link.
3. Project Description — Mandatory
Your Devpost project page should clearly explain:
The problem statement you addressed
Your solution and how it works
Key features
Technology stack
Target users or use case
Expected impact or value
4. GitHub / Source Code Link — Recommended
Provide a link to your project's source code repository.
A
public GitHub repository is strongly recommended
so judges can better understand your implementation.
Submission Checklist
Before submitting, make sure your team has:
Working deployed web application
Public application URL
3-minute pitch video
Complete project description
Technology stack listed
GitHub/source code link (recommended)
Submitted everything through Devpost before the deadline
Submission Deadline: 22 November 2026
Incomplete submissions may not be eligible for judging. A working deployed web application and pitch video are mandatory.

Judging Criteria
Innovation & Creativity
What Judges Look For
Is the idea original? Does it address the problem in a fresh, creative way?
Technical Execution
Is the web app deployed and working? Is the solution technically solid and functional?
Relevance to Problem Statement
Does the solution directly address the given problem? Is it well-targeted?
Business Viability
Is it practical and scalable? Is there a real use case and a clear target user?
Presentation & Pitch Video
Is the video clear and compelling? Does it effectively communicate the solution in 3 minutes?