Theme 1
People
How can we help residents live healthier, safer, smarter and more connected lives?
Township of Tomorrow
A modern smart township transforming from blueprint into a vibrant digital city.
Innovate. Build. Transform.
Malaysia's brightest minds are invited to shape the future of sustainable, smart, and connected townships through the Sime Darby Property Innovation Hackathon.
Building More Than Townships
Tomorrow's townships demand more than great infrastructure. It requires innovative ideas that improve how people live, work, and connect.
Sime Darby Property is looking beyond buildings to discover bold solutions that create smarter, greener, and more inclusive communities.
Together We Can
- Drive sustainable township innovation
- Solve real-world urban challenges
- Discover future talent
- Turn ideas into impact
What is the Innovation Hackathon?
An innovation programme where university students collaborate to solve real challenges faced in future township development.
Over 10–12 weeks, participants will:
- Explore real business challenges
- Learn from industry mentors
- Develop innovative solutions
- Pitch to Sime Darby Property leaders
Challenge Theme
How might we reimagine the Township of Tomorrow where people, businesses and nature thrive together through innovation, technology and sustainable living?
Theme 2
Planet
How can sustainable living become effortless for communities and businesses?
Who Should Join?
This hackathon welcomes students from universities across Malaysia who are passionate about creating solutions for the future.
No prior hackathon experience is required — just curiosity, creativity, and a passion for solving real-world challenges.
Perfect for students in
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business
- Design
- Environmental Science
- Urban Planning
- Sustainability
- Any multidisciplinary team with innovative ideas
How It Works
Challenge Launch
Register and form your team of 2–5 people.
Innovation Sprint
Research, ideate and develop your solution.
Evaluation
Present your proposal for expert assessment.
Top 10 Mentoring Sprint
Selected finalists refine their ideas with industry mentors.
Grand Finale
Pitch your innovation to Sime Darby Property's leadership panel.
Your Innovation Journey
Key dates for the Sime Darby Property Innovation Hackathon.
| Phase | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Official Launch | 20 August 2026 |
| Registration | 20 Aug – 24 Sept 2026 |
| Challenge Briefing | 25 September 2026 |
| Proposal Submission | 11 October 2026 |
| Judging Rounds | 12 – 16 October 2026 |
| Top 10 Announcement | 21 October 2026 |
| Mentoring Sprint | 26 – 30 October 2026 |
| Final Submission | 9 November 2026 |
| Grand Finale | 14 November 2026 |
| Innovation Day | 2 December 2026 |
Win recognition. Gain experience. Shape the future.
Champion
1st place
RM6,000
1st Runner-Up
2nd place
RM3,000
2nd Runner-Up
3rd place
RM1,500
Consolation Prizes
4th – 10th place
RM500 each
Beyond prizes, finalists gain valuable mentorship, industry exposure, networking opportunities, and the chance to showcase their ideas to leading innovators.
Creating Tomorrow's Communities Together
This programme enables Sime Darby Property to discover future innovators and talent, accelerate township innovation, foster stronger collaboration between academia and industry, and build a sustainable community township.
Every idea submitted has the potential to shape the communities of tomorrow.
Ready to Build the Township of Tomorrow?
Bring your ideas to life, collaborate with future innovators, and solve meaningful challenges that create lasting impact.
Coming Soon
Registration Opens20 August 2026
Teams of 2–5 from universities across Malaysia.