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Who is eligible to join the hackathon?
Who is eligible to join the hackathon?
Undergraduate and Postgraduate students ages 18-29 years old from any ASEAN country are eligible to participate in the competition, regardless of field of study.
How many people should be in a team?
How many people should be in a team?
Teams must consist of 4–5 members. Participants may come from different universities and disciplines.
Should my team consist of people from tech backgrounds only?
Should my team consist of people from tech backgrounds only?
No. Teams can include students from any field — not only Computer Science or IT. Having members from different disciplines can even help your project (e.g., business, education, design, engineering, etc.).
Can I join with friends from different universities?
Can I join with friends from different universities?
Yes. Teams may consist of students from multiple universities. The team’s “official university” will be based on whichever institution has the highest number of members.
Can I register first even if I don’t have a team yet?
Can I register first even if I don’t have a team yet?
Yes. You can sign up individually first and form a team later through the official Discord server.
What if my team has only 3 members? Can we still join?
What if my team has only 3 members? Can we still join?
Yes, however, a group with fewer than 4 members is not eligible for judging. Each team must have 4 or 5 members to qualify for judging.
Can postgraduate students join?
Can postgraduate students join?
Yes. Postgraduates under the age of 30 can join this hackathon.
Do we need to be AI experts to participate?
Do we need to be AI experts to participate?
Not at all. The hackathon is beginner-friendly. Mentors and technical resources will be available to support you.
How can I register for BorNEO HackWknd 2026?
How can I register for BorNEO HackWknd 2026?
Registration is online and free.
Click Register and complete the form
Join our Discord (link will be shown after registration) to find teammates if needed
Form a team (4–5 members) and follow the instructions to submit your team details through the registration form.
When is the Grand Final and how long does it run?
When is the Grand Final and how long does it run?
The BorNEO HackWknd 2026 Grand Final will take place on 9–10 May and will be conducted as a 24-hour hackathon. Finalist teams are encouraged to remain on-site for the full duration.
Do finalists need to stay overnight?
Do finalists need to stay overnight?
As this is a 24-hour hackathon, finalists are encouraged to stay overnight to fully participate. However, staying overnight is voluntary, subject to the venue rules and the participant’s own comfort and arrangements.
Will accommodation be provided?
Will accommodation be provided?
Participants are encourage to stay overnight on site therefore, extra accommodation is not provided by the organizers. Participants who wish to stay overnight outside of the venue must make their own arrangements. The Organizing Committee may share general suggestions upon request, but all bookings, costs, and logistics remain the participant’s responsibility.
Do organizers cover transportation?
Do organizers cover transportation?
No. Finalist participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the venue, including any related costs.
Will food and drinks be provided?
Will food and drinks be provided?
Yes. Food and beverages will be provided for participants throughout the hackathon on 9–10 May.
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