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Digital Ideas for a Better Tomorrow

Join the UOB My Digital Space Challenge and transform your brilliant ideas into digital solutions that change society.
Win Up To
RM10,000
For students
Age 10-16
Idea submission by
15 Sept 2026
Team registration and login will be open soon!
If you are a Teacher
Team Registration
If you are a Student
Team Login
Timeline
Team Registration Open (by teachers)
1 Aug 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Finalists Announcement Date
10 Oct 2026
Grand Finale
30 Oct 2026
Project Preparation
1 Aug - 15 Sep 2026
1 Aug
-
15 Sep 2026
Judging & Evaluation
16 Sep - 30 Sep 2026
16 Sep
-
30 Sep 2026
Finalist Mentorship & Preparation
Oct 2026
Oct 2026
Steps to Create Your Proposal

1

Form a Team and Register
  • 3–4 students per team
  • 1–2 teacher(s)-in-charge
  • Students from the same school
  • Each student joins only one team
  • Each team submits only one project
Category A
|
Primary School: Age 10 - 12
Category B
|
Secondary School: Age 13 - 16
Teachers to register each team on portal
Team Registration
Team registration and login will be open soon!

2

Pick a Problem & Propose a Solution
Identify a real-life problem and shape a digital idea to solve it.
Potential problems to solve
  • School
  • Community
  • Safety
  • Wellbeing
  • Industry
  • Home
  • Environment
  • Learning
  • Daily life
  • Any issue students care about
MUST clearly explain
  • What problem do you solve
  • How the solution work
  • Who your idea helps
  • Why the idea is useful

3

5 Things You Need To Prepare
Prepare your submission and submit before 15 September 2026.
1. Idea Name
A short, memorable name for the idea.
2. Abstract
Max 100 words explaining the real-life problem and digital solution.
3. Slide/PDF
Max 10 slides, starting with a cover slide.
4. URL to 2 Minutes Pitch Video
A short video explaining the idea and team.
5. URL to Prototype/Demo Optional
Mock-up, design or short demo.
Team Login To Submit Your Proposal
Challenge Rules
  1. One team can only submit one project.
  2. Deadline:15 September 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
  3. Teams where all members complete Digital Learning earn additional marks.
  4. Work must be original: credit any borrowed ideas, text, design or video.
  5. AI and digital tools may be used, but the team must understand and explain the project.
  6. Content must not be unsafe, offensive, discriminatory, political or religiously sensitive.
  7. Do not include another person's personal data without consent.
  8. Teams must ensure all submitted information, files and project details are complete, accurate and accessible.
  9. By submitting, teams agree that the organiser may use submitted details, materials, photos or videos for judging, reporting, promotional, educational and publicity purposes.
  10. Finalists and winners will be selected by the organiser based on judging criteria, submission quality, eligibility and overall programme considerations.
  11. All decisions by the judges and organiser on shortlisting, winners, prizes and disqualification are final.
  12. The organiser reserves the right to update, amend or adjust the challenge rules, timeline, judging process, prizes or programme details where reasonably necessary.
Judging Rubric
Category A  |  Primary School: Age 10 - 12
Criteria
Marks
What Judges Look For
Problem Understanding
20
The team clearly explains the problem they want to solve in simple and understandable terms.
Creativity of Idea
20
The idea is creative, original, interesting, and suitable for primary school students.
Clarity of Digital Solution
10
The team explains what their digital idea is and how it works in a clear and simple way.
Expected Impact & SDG Connection
20
The team explains how the idea can create positive impact and, where relevant, connects it to a Sustainable Development Goal.​
2-min Pitch Video & Presentation
10
The team explains their idea clearly, confidently, and shows teamwork in the video.
All Members Completed Digital Learning
20
ALL team members completed the 5 Digital Learning modules.
Total
100
Category B  |  Secondary School: Age 13 - 16
Criteria
Marks
What Judges Look For
Problem Understanding & Relevance
15
The team clearly explains the problem, why it matters, and who or what is affected.
Innovation & Creativity
15
The idea is fresh, creative, and shows original thinking beyond a basic or common solution.
Digital Application & Technology Relevance
20
The team clearly explains how digital tools, technology, AI, platforms, systems, or automation support the solution in a meaningful way.
Feasibility of Solution
10
The idea is realistic enough to be developed, tested, improved, or implemented in a practical setting.
Expected Impact & SDG Connection
10
The team explains how the idea can create positive impact and, where relevant, connects it to a Sustainable Development Goal.
2-min Pitch Video & Presentation
10
The team presents the idea clearly, stays within the time limit, and communicates with confidence.
All Members Completed Digital Learning
20
ALL team members completed the 5 Digital Learning modules.
Total
100
Grand Finale
Finalist teams will be announced on 10 Oct 2026
Category A: 5 finalist teams
Category B: 5 finalist teams
Finalist teams from each category are invited to present
their projects physically at the Grand Finale
Date
30 Oct 2026
Location
To Be Confirmed
Time
To Be Confirmed
Prizes
Prizes for both Category A and Category B
Champion
1st Runner-up
2nd Runner-up
Consolation
Consolation
Cash Prize
RM10,000
RM8,000
RM6,000
RM3,000
RM3,000
PAJSK Pencapaian,
Medal, Certificate
PAJSK Pencapaian,
Medal, Certificate
PAJSK Pencapaian,
Medal, Certificate
PAJSK Penglibatan,
Certificate
PAJSK Penglibatan,
Certificate
If you are a Teacher
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If you are a Student
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