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PlymHack 2026
Requirements
What to Build
• UN Sustainable Development Goal 11
• "Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”
• https://globalgoals.org/goals/11-sustainable-cities-and-communities/
What to Submit
Prizes
1 non-cash prize
1st Prize
1st Prize
1 winner
the winner in Malaysia will be competing against the 2 other winners from UK and Sri Langka.
Judges
Yit Kwong Chin
Head of School
Eric Kong Kok Wah
Judging Criteria
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Complexity – Technical challenge, sophistication, creativity
How difficult would the project be to replicate and re-create. How technically inclined is it? -
Execution - Functionality, reliability, stability, code/design quality
How has the project being executed? Is the project efficent, good looking and easy to use. How good does the software handle user misuse (edge cases and bugs) -
Completeness - Implementation of planned features, project scope fulfilment
How Complete is the project -
Impact - Usefulness, problem-solving potential, real-world value
How impactful is the solution does it solve a critical problem faced effectively? -
Innovativeness – creativity, new approach, original solution
How innovative is the project is it never seen before tackling a important niche area? -
On Topic? - Final Solution does not align with hackathon theme
Declare what topic they intended to solve under 11.x -
Video Reflection, Communication & Presentation (Video Submission)
They team need to communicate what they enjoyed what they learnt and what they hope the product achieve. It should be unique, interesting, convincing, and entertaining.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager