CelcomDigi sparks digital innovation in smart cities and mental wellbeing in Varsity Hackathon 2025

• CelcomDigi sponsors the IoT & engineering category
• Participants will address urban and mental health challenges

CelcomDigi Berhad is co-sponsoring the Varsity Hackathon (V HACK) 2025, organised by the Computer Science Student Society of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), to empower university students nationwide to innovate potential smart city and mental wellbeing solutions for society.

As the sponsor of the IoT & engineering category — one of three competition tracks — CelcomDigi encourages participants to identify concerns and innovate solutions related to rapid urbanisation, such as road safety, traffic congestion, flood management, and waste management, as well as promoting overall mental health and wellbeing.

During the hackathon, the company will provide students with industry insights, mentorship, and opportunities to learn digital skills essential for the future workforce. CelcomDigi believes in nurturing the next generation of tech talent and problem solvers, empowering them to develop tech-driven solutions for a smarter, healthier, and more connected society as AI and emerging technologies reshape industries and everyday life.

V HACK, the annual flagship event of USM’s Computer Science Student Society, runs from 7 March to 26 April 2025. Local and international university students are encouraged to participate in this hackathon, which features engaging workshops, industry experts, and exciting prizes. Submissions close at 10pm on 26 March 2025.

For more information or to register, please visit the official V HACK 2025 page at https://vhackusm.com/.