Proud winners of IOI Hackathon. Image from: IOI Properties

IOI Hackathon is the 1st open innovation proptech hackathon in Malaysia. Hackathon is generally defined as a sprint-like event where computer programmers, software developers, designers and those alike collaborate intensively over a short period on a software project.

On 25 June 2020, the property industry buzzed with anticipation when IOI Properties revealed its first IOI Hackathon project under its Live.Life! Brand campaign.

IOI Properties Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Jason Tie said, “Well, digitalization is inevitably changing the business models. Even the traditional property industry is being forced to embrace this change. Hence, to move forward, we need to shake up and disrupt the industry with digital innovation. We are constantly looking for real digital solutions and ideas to transform and revolutionize the industry! We want to improve the lifestyle of our residents, community, colleagues and business partners. As well as support young talents to pursue their ideas”.

The online registration call for the IOI Hackathon kicked off on 25 June 2020. Within minutes, the post gained much interests and became the talk of the tech community. When the registration closed on 17 July 2020, IOI Hackathon had received 64 teams registered as participants, with each team having 3 members (a pre-set criteria).

The total prize money offered was RM35,000 cash, one of the highest rewards for local hackathons. The top 3 winning ideas will then be supported with funding, mentorship and testbeds for incubator or accelerator programs with promising ideas or projects.

From 17th July to 25th July 2020, talented and enthusiastic participants had only one week to come up with a tech-based solution to the deep-seated problems of the property market. They were tasked with designing and creating a software solution to either boost the reputation of the sector or increase the efficiency of the real estate industry

All 64 teams were coached by the best mentors from various field of expertise for one week, such as Stanley Seow (IoT & Hackathon Specialist), Edward Chin (Founder, Actualize Hub), Aaron Sarma (MDEC & ScaleUp Malaysia), Arvind Patmarajah (StartFund), Dr. Lau Cher Han (Data Scientist), Harpreet Singh (Blockchain Expert, Blocklime), Ikhwan Nazri (CEO of Amanz Media), Izwan Zakaria (Lawyer Specialised in Tech and Start Ups), Syed Muzani (Senior Developer and Serial entrepreneur) to guide the teams in the right direction, and help them produce a solid project.

Out of the many entries received, these were the top 10 finalists that were selected to battle out in the finals.

IOI Hackathon Finalists:

1. Brass
2. Green Phoenix
3. Hack Over Flow
4. Hi Tech Tenancy
5. Invictus – Propty
6. Live Tour
7. Prop Analytica
8. Prop Boss
9. Syntax Core
10. The Future of Housing

The IOI Hackathon Grand Finals held on 1st August 2020 at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel showcased great talents and inspiring creativity in action as our top 10 tech wizards grouped into teams to work on their ideas. They presented some great ideas.

The IOI Hackathon Grand Finals held at the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel on 1 August 2020 showcased great talent and inspiring innovation as the top 10 tech wizards gathered in teams to work on their innovations.

The winning entry was Green Phoenix. The 1st runner- up was Prop Analytica and 2nd Runner Up is Prop Boss. The other seven teams received a merit token of RM500 each.

IOI Hackathon marks the first event activation under the IOI Properties’ LIVE.LIFE! brand campaign. The campaign is curated to engage with the younger generation. IOI Properties intends to instill passion, build confidence and define characters in the younger generation. Because they are the future as we see today, and tomorrow, our future will be in their hands as they will be our leaders.


(5 August 2020)