Building Technology That Matters
KitaHack 2026 is an annual hackathon hosted by Google Developer Groups on Campus Malaysia. This year, we're challenging students to create AI-powered solutions addressing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Over the course of three months, you'll master Google's technology stack, from Firebase to Gemini API, through hands-on workshops across seven universities. Learn from Google Developer Experts. Get mentored by industry professionals. Collaborate with Malaysia's brightest innovators.
Walk away with a complete, deployable solution ready for both KitaHack and Google's Solution Challenge.
About
About KitaHack
Launched in 2021, KitaHack is a nationwide collaboration among all Google Developer Groups on Campus (GDGOC) chapters in Malaysia. More than just a hackathon, KitaHack serves as a platform for dedicated and talented individuals to develop their skills, tackle real-world AI and SDG-aligned challenges, and prepare participants for the Google Solution Challenge.
Building Community
KitaHack aims to build a supportive community for students to exchange ideas, gain practical experience, and create impactful solutions using Google technologies. The event also encourages students to join the Google Developer Groups on Campus (GDGoC) Solution Challenge, where participants worldwide are invited to solve one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) using Google tools.
Theme: Tech for Impact
Tech for Impact: Building Solutions for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Participants will develop technology-driven solutions that address real-world social, environmental, or economic challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Teams may use Google technologies (such as Maps, Firebase, Cloud, Workspace, etc.) where relevant to enhance scalability, accessibility, or effectiveness.
TIMELINE
Google Technologies
Explore the core Google ecosystem driving mobile, web, cloud, and AI innovation.
Master practical tools to transform your ideas into scalable projects.
Android
Build native mobile applications for billions of Android devices worldwide.
Flutter
Build cross-platform apps from a single codebase.
Google Cloud
A powerful cloud platform offering computing, storage, AI, and backend services.
Firebase
An all-in-one backend platform providing authentication, databases, and hosting.
TensorFlow
An open-source machine learning framework used to build and deploy AI models.
Google AI Studio
Experiment and build applications using Google's AI models.
Judging Process & Criteria
Our Process
Preliminary Screening
All submissions are reviewed to ensure they meet the basic requirements, including proper documentation and submission format.
Technical Evaluation
Expert judges evaluate the technical depth, code quality, architecture, and use of AI/Google technologies.
Live Pitching
Selected finalists present their projects live, demonstrating functionality and answering questions from the judging panel.
Final Round Evaluation Criteria
Final round projects are evaluated across key dimensions to ensure fairness and recognize excellence.
How well the solution addresses real-world problems and its potential impact on addressing SDG-related challenges.
Quality of the live presentation, clarity of communication, ability to demonstrate the solution effectively, and engagement with the judging panel.
Technical depth, code quality, architecture, effective use of AI and Google technologies, and robustness of the implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Calling for Sponsors
We are actively seeking sponsors to support KitaHack 2026. By partnering with us, your organization will gain visibility among a diverse group of talented students and tech enthusiasts. Sponsors will have the opportunity to showcase their brand, network with participants, and contribute to the growth of the tech community.
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact:
Fong Jia Xin
Co-Director KitaHack 2026
Issye Lailiyah
Head of External Liaison KitaHack 2026
Organizers
