What else can a national ID do?
Join teams nationwide to prototype digital services where identity verification securely unlocks subsidies, benefits, and everyday support without the usual logins.
🎉 Top 9 teams selected!
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Top 9 Finalists
Congratulations to the 9 exceptional teams who have made it to the final round! Your innovation, dedication, and vision have set you apart from an incredible field of competitors.
🎉 See You at the Finals!
Detailed instructions and schedules will be sent to your email shortly. Get ready to showcase your prototypes and present your vision to our judges and industry leaders!
Inclusivity
🏆 3 Finalists (Alphabetically)
Innovation
🏆 3 Finalists (Alphabetically)
Security
🏆 3 Finalists (Alphabetically)
To all finalists: Your journey to revolutionize Malaysia's digital identity landscape reaches its pinnacle on January 10th. This is your moment to shine and make history.
To all participating teams: Thank you for your exceptional effort and innovation. The competition was incredibly competitive, and we're excited to witness what these 9 teams will present!
Top 30 Teams Selected
Congratulations to the 30 exceptional teams advancing to the second round! Each team has demonstrated outstanding innovation and creativity across our three tracks.
🎯 Second Round Begins Now
Selected teams will receive detailed instructions via email. Prepare to showcase your prototypes and pitch your vision for the future of digital identity in Malaysia!
Inclusivity
Sorted ascendingly (alphabetically)
Innovation
Sorted ascendingly (alphabetically)
Security
Sorted ascendingly (alphabetically)
To all participating teams: Thank you for your incredible submissions. The competition was fierce, and we can't wait to see what these 30 teams will create next!
Meet the 186 Teams
701 talented students from across Malaysia, ready to revolutionize digital identity
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Reimagine national ID as the universal login for a country
National identity card have already unlocks essential services and financial assistance programs. Your hackathon mission: design inclusive public services that authenticate citizens seamlessly through identity verification, replacing today's forms, passwords, and manual checks.
Design an identity-first service experience
Prototype how citizens access subsidies, benefits, or civic services instantly once their national ID is tapped, scanned, or verified.
- Replace siloed logins with a trusted, secure identity handshake built on national ID infrastructure.
- Protect citizen data while enabling eligibility checks for subsidies, healthcare, or education in seconds.
- Bridge urban and rural communities with inclusive flows that work online, offline, and on mobile kiosks.
Show how identity verification simplifies life for every citizen
- Subsidy distribution that auto-verifies eligibility and cuts waiting times.
- Unified access to healthcare, housing, transport, or disaster relief services.
- Trust-by-design features that let agencies audit usage without extra paperwork.
Think security-first: every touchpoint must keep citizen trust while scaling nationwide.
Open for all university students nationwide
Whether you code, design, strategise, or pitch, the GodamLah Hackathon is built for undergraduates eager to co-create better citizen experiences.
Networking Opportunity
Great networking opportunity with industry experts and professionals from the fintech ecosystem.
Career Opportunity
A great platform to showcase your talents in tech or business to win a job opportunity with hackathon partners or within their ecosystem.
Cash Prizes
We always aim to attract talents who are passionate about innovation, but cash prizes make it better and reward great talent and ideas.
Build your pitch around the mission that excites you most
Pick a focus area, pair it with your team's strengths, and craft an identity-powered prototype that proves the future of digital Malaysia can be inclusive, secure, and imaginative.
Bridge gaps for elderly citizens, rural communities, and differently-abled citizens with identity-first experiences that feel natural everywhere.
Prototype fresh services that treat national ID as the universal identity layer, unlocking creative benefits for students, families, and small businesses.
Design trust-by-default flows that keep citizen data safe, give agencies audit trails, and help developers integrate identity verification responsibly.
Celebrate impact in every track
Each challenge track crowns three teams. Cash prizes may be symbolic, but the recognition, mentorship, and national visibility are priceless.
Inclusivity
- 1st PlaceRM 1500
- 2nd PlaceRM 1000
- 3rd PlaceRM 500
Winners also receive spotlight features, mentorship opportunities, and invites to national showcases.
Innovation
- 1st PlaceRM 1500
- 2nd PlaceRM 1000
- 3rd PlaceRM 500
Winners also receive spotlight features, mentorship opportunities, and invites to national showcases.
Security
- 1st PlaceRM 1500
- 2nd PlaceRM 1000
- 3rd PlaceRM 500
Winners also receive spotlight features, mentorship opportunities, and invites to national showcases.
Partner with us to amplify student innovation
We invite mission-aligned sponsors to fund track prizes, mentor teams, or host challenge statements. Let's co-create the future of a digital nation together.
Sponsor a TrackSprint from idea to national showcase
Track each milestone so your team is ready for every submission, mentorship checkpoint, and live pitch.
Application Window
Registration stays open for all student teams. Submit your roster, track selection, and short intro.
Challenge Briefing
Live briefing to deep dive into the problem statement, judging rubric, and submission process.
Round 1 Submission
Submit your idea overview, target users, and how identity verification powers the experience.
Top 30 Announcement
We shortlist 10 teams per track to continue into mentoring.
Mentoring Sprint
Top 30 teams meet mentors for targeted feedback and prototyping support.
Prototype Submission
Submit pitch decks, demo link, and updated user flows for Top 9 consideration.
Top 9 Announcement
Finalists revealed: three teams per track advance to the grand finale.
Grand Finale
Top 9 pitch in Kuala Lumpur, demo MVPs live, and winners announced across all tracks.
Our Team
Meet Our Judges & Mentors
Industry experts and thought leaders who will guide and evaluate your innovative solutions.
Taufik Nordin
Vice President – Presales, SecureMetric
Ranny Lee Cheng Yeong
VP, Strategic Business Development , Securemetric Mobile Security Sdn Bhd.
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Siti Nursyahirah
Head of Manufacturing – Passport, Datasonic Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
Muhammad Ameerul Haikal Bin Kushoimi
Technology Professional, Datasonic Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
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Ts Dr Syarifah Bahiyah Rahayu binti Syed Mansoor
Director of the Cyber Security & Digital Industrial Revolution Centre, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
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Prof Madya Mohd Hazali bin Mohamed Halip
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
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Prof Madya Dr Nur Aisyah binti Abdul Fataf
Associate Professor, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
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Prof Dr Aidy bin Ali
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
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Partners & Sponsors
Backed by institutions shaping the future of identity
We collaborate with universities and communities that believe in secure, inclusive digital innovation.
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Everything you need before applying
Quick answers to the most common questions from student teams preparing for the GodamLah Hackathon.
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