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 foundersCommercialisation strategies built on real UM research technologiesWinner announcements and awardsNetworking 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 Powered by UM Centre of Innovation and Enterprise