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OVERVIEW

MariaDB Hackathon Malaysia 2026

MariaDB foundation innovation challenge for AI, Data Integration and Analytics

AI

Web 3.0

Integration

Analytics

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Calling all technology innovators and enthusiasts from participating universities to join this Hackathon and develop innovative solutions using MariaDB Open Source Platform.

OVERVIEW

MariaDB Hackathon Malaysia 2026

MariaDB foundation innovation challenge for AI, Data Integration and Analytics

AI

Web 3.0

Integration

Analytics

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Calling all technology innovators and enthusiasts from participating universities to join this Hackathon and develop innovative solutions using MariaDB Open Source Platform.

WHO WILL BE THERE?

Hackers
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Mentors
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Sponsors
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MENTORS

Experts and Innovators

Kaj Arnö

Chairman – MariaDB Foundation

Hemant Prasad

Chief Executive Officer

Rada K

Rada Kichenin

Chief Technology Officer

Rajendra Varma

Rajendra Varma

Project Director

Innovation Categories

Innovate for MariaDB Server

Develop a new feature or capability for MariaDB Open Source Server, like support for TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation).

Integration / Connectors

Develop a new MariaDB-native Flight SQL endpoint + MariaDB-first ADBC driver

AI & Analytics

Innovate feature for AI, e.g. develop Vector–Relational Query Planner (VRQP) or Explainable Vector Retrieval (XVR).

SCHEDULE

Agenda of Hackathon

25 JAN – 10 JAN

Registration Open

What to Build

Build a working prototype or proof-of-concept that:
  • Uses MariaDB as the primary database
  • Solves a real-world or industry-relevant problem
  • Demonstrates effective use of data (storage, querying, analytics, or integration)

12 FEB

Hackers Orientation session for ideas preparation

13 FEB – 28 FEB

Idea Submission Deadline

1 March – 30 April

Evaluation Process

All submitted ideas will be reviewed by the evaluation panel based on innovation, feasibility, and relevance to the challenge.

Email the feedback

Participants will receive feedback via email on their submitted ideas, including comments and recommendations from the evaluators.

1 MARCH – 30 APRIL

Idea to Reality – Development Phase

Selected participants will proceed to develop their projects, applying the feedback received and building their solutions using MariaDB.

1 MARCH – 30 APRIL

Idea to Reality – Development Phase

Selected participants will proceed to develop their projects, applying the feedback received and building their solutions using MariaDB.

22 MAY

Winner Announcement and Award Ceremony

Winning teams will be officially announced after the final evaluation process.

SPONSORS

Meet our Hackathon partners

mariadb foundation
crest
a p u
uptm
help uni

FAQS

Have any questions?

Need more help? Reach out us at hackathon@crestsolution.com
Registration opens on 21 January 2026.

No, the registration is available online only.

Registration open to the age from 16 to 60 years old.

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