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Frequently asked questions
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About the Event
What is UzHack?
UzHack is one shared name for hackathons across WAYU’s international network: young people with Uzbek roots and international perspectives, building something together through technology. This edition, organized by WAYU Malaysia, challenges student teams in Malaysia to build smart-city solutions for Uzbekistan, with a focus on Fergana.
Link to this questionWhy is Fergana the focus city?
Giving every team the same real city keeps ideas grounded and comparable. Promising solutions may be shared with relevant stakeholders in Uzbekistan.
Link to this questionWho is Polvon?
Polvon is the UzHack mascot, a red panda who loves to code. In Uzbek, “polvon” means a strong, brave champion.
Link to this questionEligibility and Teams
Who can participate?
The event is intended for students studying in Malaysia. Students from Malaysian universities may be invited to participate alongside Uzbek students, subject to the final eligibility rules.
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Each team has 3 members.
Link to this questionDo I need to study IT?
No. Students from every discipline are welcome, including business, design, engineering, urban planning and environmental studies. Teams with mixed skills are encouraged.
Link to this questionRegistration
Is participation free?
Yes. Participation is completely free.
Link to this questionHow do we register?
Click Register Your Team and complete the official registration form. Your team leader provides the team name, universities, chosen track and member details.
Link to this questionWhat happens after we register?
The confirmation page explains the next steps. Registered participants will also be invited to the official Discord community once the link is available.
Link to this questionChallenge and Submission
What are the tracks?
There are three tracks: Smart Healthcare, Smart Transport & Mobility and Smart Education. Each team selects one track.
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Your project with an initial prototype and a short presentation video. Exact submission instructions will be announced officially.
Link to this questionJudging and Prizes
How does the selection process work?
Teams first compete in an online preliminary round of about two weeks. Judges then review submissions for about a week and select approximately 20 finalist teams for the offline Grand Final.
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Judges score each project out of 100 points: innovation and originality (25), technical execution (25), practicality and relevance to Uzbekistan (20), impact and effectiveness (20) and presentation (10).
Link to this questionWhat are the prizes?
First, second and third place are awarded in each of the three tracks. Prize details will be announced once confirmed by the organizers.
Link to this questionFinal Event Logistics
Where will the final take place?
The Grand Final is planned in Kuala Lumpur / Selangor, Malaysia. The proposed venue is iSpace, Marvellous Hall, subject to confirmation.
Link to this questionHow long is the Grand Final?
Two days. Teams may choose to keep working overnight. Final presentations, judging and the awards take place on day two.
Link to this questionMentorship and Technology
Will there be mentors?
Yes. During the Grand Final, teams continue developing their solutions with mentoring. Mentor profiles will be shared once confirmed.
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Any technology requirements will be included in the official rules. Until then, focus on a solution that is practical for Uzbekistan.
Link to this questionContact and Support
Where can I ask questions?
Follow and message us on Instagram at @uzhack.uz. Any other official channels will be listed in the website footer.
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