RHB Get Your Hack On: Data Edition 2022
Can you do magical things with data? Come join us at RHB Get Your Hack On: Data Edition 2022 virtual datathon this 21st - 23rd & 29th Jan 2022. Create functional algorithms, meaningful insights or exciting applications using our datasets, to solve our challenges and stand out from your peers. Amazing rewards await you. Together, let’s make banking better.
The Prizes
Champion - RM10,000
Ringgit Malaysia Ten Thousand in Cash, USD 800 AWS Cloud Credits, Trophies & Winners Certificates.
1st Runner-up - RM5,000
Ringgit Malaysia Five Thousand in Cash, USD 600 AWS Cloud Credits, Trophies & Winners Certificates.
2nd Runner-up - RM2,500
Ringgit Malaysia Two Thousand Five Hundred in Cash, USD 400 AWS Cloud Credits, Trophies & Winners Certificates.
Consolation - RM500
Ringgit Malaysia Five Hundred in Cash & Winners Certificates for the 4th to 10th placed teams.
AWS Awards - RM1,000
Ringgit Malaysia One Thousand in Cash for 5 teams who perform the best in each Challenge, courtesy of AWS.
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The Benefits
At JomHack, we’re all about creating great opportunities for our hackathon participants, and this event will be nothing less. Here are some of the many benefits brought to you by RHB Bank:
Startup Opportunity
RHB Bank is looking to discover and jointly develop amazing new solutions and prototypes that can revolutionise the banking experience.
Career Opportunity
RHB Bank is actively scouting for great talents to hire so this is a great platform to showcase your talents in tech, design or business.
Cash Prizes
We always aim to attract talents who are passionate about innovation, but cash prizes just make it better. A great way to reward great talent.
How it Works
Registration
Register as a Team (2 - 3 pax) by filling up the registration form now. All participants, both professionals or students will compete in the same track. Due date is 19th Jan 2022.
Virtual Datathon
Selected teams will be invited to join our virtual event platform. Kickoff Briefing will begin on 21st Jan, 9.00am with the full details to start your projects.
Virtual Demo Day
Teams are required to complete your projects by 23rd Jan, 12.00pm for the 1st round Demo Day. The top 10 teams will be shortlisted for the Grand Finals.
Virtual Grand Finals
The top 10 teams will be presenting your improved and enhanced projects to our panel of Grand Judges on 29th Jan virtually.
Frequently Asked Questions
You need to fill up the official registration form with your full team details. Only shortlisted teams will be invited to join.
Yes, you need a team. Minimum 2 pax or maximum 3 pax in a team.
You can, since you don't necessarily need to build apps. You can build algorithms, visualize the data analysis, or present the insights generated using even off-the-shelf software. If you build your own app, that'll be an advantage.
No, this event is completely free for all eligible participants. The organisers will take care of everything to ensure a great experience.
You’re required to come up with innovative solutions for our problem statements using the datasets provided by RHB Bank. It can be an app, algorithm, process or anything you deem useful to the bank.
You can follow all the updates on JomHack Malaysia's social media channels. We will be sharing lots of latest updates and announcements there.
The Virtual Datathon begins on Friday, 21st Jan 2022 at 9.00am and ends on Sunday, 23rd Jan 2022 at 3.00pm. The Grand Finals will be on 29th Jan 2022.
We want to see highly innovative solutions, originality, good design and also evaluate the technical ability of the team members to execute the projects.
This is a virtual event. You are not required to be in or travel to Kuala Lumpur for any of the activities. You can fully participate from anywhere around Malaysia.
The teams will be required to present your projects to our panel of judges virtually through our virtual event platform.
Yes, as long as you have a valid Malaysian PR or valid Work/Student Visa, AND you're currently in the country.
You can contact us at [email protected] or reach us via our social media channels.