Excel - FIKRA ACE | Securities Commission Malaysia

Excel

The FIKRA ACE - Excel is a platform for collaborations between the SC and higher learning institutions to develop programmes that contributes to creation of talent pipeline and skills development among students and young professionals.

Cohort 2024 – Collaboration with VHack
For the inaugural cohort of FIKRA Excel in 2024, the SC in collaboration with by Computer Science Student Society of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) will be hosting the flagship Varsity Hackathon (VHACK), an international hackathon programme.

The programme aims to stimulate undergraduate students’ creativity and critical thinking, while also developing their digital skills in the Islamic fintech space.

The 2024 cohort will be conducted in a hybrid format, with participants attending virtual workshops led by industry experts, followed by a physical final pitching day to a panel of judges.

Case study

SDG Goals	Case Study
No Poverty (SDG 1)	Debt management for sustainable economic empowerment Enhancing financial literacy on Capital Market
Zero Hunger (SDG 2)	Greens and Crop Management
Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8)	Empowering Youth for Future Workforce
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)	Combating Financial Fraud

Who should apply
Undergraduates’ student from any public or private universities based locally or internationally.
One to four members per team
Prize & benefit
Finalist to showcase solutions at Final Pitching Day to a panel of Judges.
Opportunity to connect to industry mentors and relevant players for future employment prospects.
Stand a chance to win a pool of cash prizes up to RM37,500.
Timeline
Application Period: 27 February to 17 March 2024
Preliminary Round: 27 February to 24 March 2024
Final Round: 2 April to 19 April 2024
Judging Period: 25 March to 29 March 2024
Final Pitching Day: 20 April 2024

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