Welcome to Ocean Hackathon 2026
Discover Ocean Hackathon
Kuala Lumpur 2026
Curious about Ocean Hackathon?
Join our upcoming webinar to discover what Ocean Hackathon is all about and explore the exciting challenges waiting for you!
What will you discover?
🌊 What is Ocean Hackathon?
Learn about the 48-hour international innovation challenge and how it works.
💡 Meet the Challenge Owners
Discover the projects and real-world ocean challenges they are working on.
🤝 Find Your Challenge
Explore different projects and see where your skills and interests could fit.
WEBINAR DETAILS
Webex: AJR
Meeting Number / Access Code: 576 815 652
Join the Webinar: https://usm-cmr.webex.com/meet/annettejr|576815652
Join by Phone: +60 3-9212 7625 (Malaysia)
SAVE THE DATE & JOIN US!
Discover the challenges. Meet the innovators. Find your opportunity to make an impact.
In 48 hours, you will:
Join a multidisciplinary team
Work on real-world ocean challenges
Build a prototype (app, dashboard, AI model)
Pitch to experts & international jury
Who should join?
The participants might be:
Students
Researchers, PhD
Engineers
Experts in AI, data, marine science, intellectual property, …
Economic/business expert
Start-up owners
Job seekers
Humanities and social sciences
And more...
Anyone over 18 years old.
Each team composition is based on the choice of the participants while registering, their own expertise and the expertise identified and needed by the challenge owner.
Why join?
Tackle a challenge as a team
Live a human experience of collaboration and sharing
Benefit from the experience and skills of each team member
Discover the innovative community of your region and expand your network
Join the international community
Represent Malaysia in global stage
Opportunity to go to Brest France for Global Grand Finale
A glance of the atmosphere in the local editions in 2025
Where?
Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
When?
Event date : 16 - 18 October 2026
Register from the beginning of September.
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