ABOUT NottsHack
NottsHack 2026 is a six-day blockchain and cryptocurrency hackathon hosted by the Computer Science Society at the University of Nottingham Malaysia.
Form a team of 3-5 and tackle industry-defined challenges across two sponsor tracks, with mentorship sessions, workshops, and hands-on guidance from industry professionals throughout the event.
Kick off online on April 6th with the opening ceremony and five days of remote hacking, then come together at UNMC campus on April 11-12 for physical hacking, pitching, and the final awards ceremony.
6 Days
of hacking
3-5 People
per team
RM13000+
in prizes
Meals
provided on-site
Registration Closes In
ONLINE PHASE
April 6-11 — Remote hacking from anywhere
- - Opening ceremony & hackathon briefing
- - Pre-hackathon workshops
- - Five days of building with your team
PHYSICAL PHASE
April 11-12 — On-campus at UNMC
- - Mentorship sessions & project refinement
- - Physical pitching to judges
- - Prize giving & closing ceremony
TRACKS
Build blockchain solutions that solve real-world problems for communities, businesses, and institutions.
Organiser: Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA)
Theme: Blockchain for Real World Impact
Project Types:
- •Financial inclusion
- •Transparent supply chains
- •Digital identity verification
- •Anti-fraud tools
- •Public digital infrastructure
- •Climate & environmental monitoring
Requirement: Working prototype/demo, explanation of the problem and solution, description of blockchain use, project presentation
TIMELINE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
March 31
Registration Closes
PRE-HACKATHON WORKSHOPS
Workshops will be conducted physically on University of Nottingham Malaysia campus. Participants from other universities can join online via Google Meet
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DAY 1 — ONLINE OPENING CEREMONY
April 6
Welcome & Introduction
Sponsor Speeches
Hackathon Briefing — Rules, Format & Judging Criteria
Submission Guide
Q&A & Closing Remarks
Online Hacking Begins!
DAY 2 — PHYSICAL HACKING
April 11
Online Hacking Ends · Registration & Breakfast
Mentorship Session 1
Lunch
Mentorship Session 2
Dinner
DAY 3 — JUDGING & AWARDS
April 12
Submission Deadline · Breakfast
Evaluation of Submissions
Opening Ceremony
Physical Pitching
Lunch
Judging Session
Prize Giving & Closing Ceremony
GETTING THERE
It is mandatory for all team members to attend the physical phase on Apr 11—12 at University of Nottingham Malaysia campus in Semenyih, Selangor. Meals, hacking rooms and nap rooms will be provided.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
FOUNDING SPONSORS
Diamond Sponsors
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Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Community Partners
