House Rules
Eligibility
- Open to all individuals aged 18 and above, regardless of background, nationality, or experience level
- All team members must have registered individually via the official DevLeague 2026 application form and received a confirmation email from TalentLabs
- Participants who have not received a confirmation email are not eligible to compete
Teams
- Teams must consist of 3 to 4 members
- Each participant may only be part of one team
- Teams must be finalised before Challenge Day - solo participants are encouraged to connect via the official WhatsApp group to form teams ahead of the event
- All team members must be present on Challenge Day to compete
Project and Submission Requirements
- Teams must choose one of the four available Labs and build a solution within that domain
- All teams must submit their project via Devpost before 4:30 PM on 22 August 2026; late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances
- All team members must be linked to the project submission on Devpost
- Solutions must be the original work of the team and must not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights
- By submitting, teams consent to their project being featured in their TalentLabs profile and also to be shared with collaborating partners
Conduct
- All participants are expected to treat fellow participants, mentors, judges, organisers, and venue staff with respect at all times
- Any form of harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behaviour will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the event
- Participants must comply with all venue rules and instructions from the TalentLabs crew throughout the event
- TalentLabs reserves the right to disqualify any team or participant found to be in breach of these rules
Project and Submission Requirements
Prizes
| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| 🥇 Champion | RM 2,000 |
| 🥈 1st Runner-Up | RM 1,300 |
| 🥉 2nd Runner-Up | RM 900 |
| 4th Place | RM 500 |
| 5th Place | RM 400 |
| ⭐ People's Choice | RM 450 |
| ⭐ Best UX/UI | RM450 |
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection
Projects will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on the following criteria:
| Criteria | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Problem & Lab Alignment | 20% | How clearly does the project address the chosen lab? Does it demonstrate a strong understanding of the problem or opportunity presented by the lab? |
| Innovation & Creativity | 20% | How original, creative, or novel is the approach? Does the project introduce a fresh perspective or meaningful innovation? |
| Technical Execution | 25% | How well is the solution implemented? Judges will consider functionality, technical complexity, reliability, and the quality of the implementation. |
| User Experience & Design | 15% | How intuitive, accessible, and well-designed is the project? Does the experience effectively communicate the value of the solution? |
| Impact & Potential | 20% | How meaningful is the problem being addressed? What potential does the solution have to create real-world value or be developed further? |
Judges will independently evaluate each submission using the criteria above. Scores will then be combined to determine the final rankings.
The project with the highest overall score will be selected as the Grand Prize Winner, with additional prizes awarded to the highest-scoring projects in their respective categories or labs, where applicable.
In the event of a tie, judges may consider Problem & Lab Alignment and Technical Execution as tie-breaking criteria.
Judges' decisions are final.