CHUTES
HACK
MALAYSIA
2026
Build real AI products. Get mentored. Win prizes.Malaysia's first hybrid AI hackathon — held in Sunway and online.
Focus Tracks
GenAI Productivity
Build AI tools that automate tasks, summarize data, or enhance workflows using state-of-the-art LLMs.
On-chain Inference
Leverage Chutes for verifiable, decentralized AI model execution directly integrated with blockchain state.
UX for AI
Create the next-generation interface for interacting with LLMs, moving beyond simple chat boxes.
Prize Pools
University
- 1st: RM 500
- 2nd: RM 300
- 3rd: RM 200
Corporate
- 1st: RM 1000
- 2nd: RM 500
- 3rd: RM 200
Special Track ("Sign in with Chutes")
- RM 1000
Full Schedule
Check-in & Networking
At INFINITY8 Sunway
Opening Ceremony
Hackathon officially begins
Chutes 101 Workshop
Technical setup & credits
Advanced GenAI Workshop
Building with agents
Mentor Matchmaking
Get expert feedback
Mid-point Checkpoint
Submission of draft ideas
Late Night Build
Pizza & Coding
Pitch Clinic
Refine your presentation
Final Build Sprint
Submission prep
Devpost Deadline
Final submission
Finalist Pitches
Live at Sunway Square
Winners Announced
Closing ceremony
Who Should Join
Builders We Love
- Developers (Fullstack, AI, Blockchain)
- Designers & UX Thinkers
- Students looking to build real products
- Professionals exploring GenAI
This might not be for you if
- You only want to build generic wrappers
- You aren't interested in decentralized compute
- You prefer working alone without mentor feedback
Judging Rubric
Technical Execution
Code quality, clean architecture, and a functional end-to-end demo.
Use of Chutes
Deep, non-trivial integration of Chutes compute and on-chain inference.
Innovation & Creativity
Fresh angles and novel problem framing for productivity.
Impact & Relevance
Solves a clear pain point for a defined target user.
Presentation
Clarity of the 5-minute video and live pitch.
FAQ
Is there a registration fee?
No, the hackathon is completely free for all participants.
Can I participate remotely?
Yes! While we have a physical venue at INFINITY8, the hackathon is hybrid and open to online participants.
What is the maximum team size?
Teams can have between 1 to 4 members.
What are 'Chutes'?
Chutes is a decentralized compute layer for AI. All projects must use it for their model inference.
Organizers
NYALALABS
Research & Development
CHUTES
Decentralized Compute