L'Oréal Datathon

Empowering the Future Through Data, AI & Innovation

L’Oréal MYSG, in collaboration with Monash University Malaysia, invites you to an exciting data-driven competition. Step up to solve real-world challenges using Big Data, Machine Learning, and AI. Work in teams, upskill with expert training, and battle it out for amazing prizes and recognition amongst industry leaders.

The L’Oréal MYSG x Monash Datathon is the first-ever student-exclusive innovation challenge where you’ll apply your analytical, coding, and problem-solving skills to create impactful business solutions for L’Oréal based on real-world problem statements.

Over the course of four weeks, you’ll receive expert training, collaborate virtually and/or physically, and eventually pitch live at our office based in Kuala Lumpur.

Click on the registration button below.
Follow the registration procedure and fill in the registration form, providing all necessary information.
Confirm your registration.
You will then receive a registration confirmation email with your registration pack which includes access to the competition handbook, problem statements and datasets.

STAGE	START	END
Registration	August 18^th 2025	September 5^th 2025
Selection	August 18^th 2025	September 13^th 2025
Evaluation	September 14^th 2025	September 23^rd 2025
Finalists Announcement	September 24^th 2025	September 24^th 2025
Mentorship & Refinement Session	October 2^nd 2025	October 2^nd 2025
Final Pitch and Judging	October 3^rd 2025	October 3^rd 2025

1^st Prize

RM3,000 worth

of Touch n’ Go Vouchers,
Trophies & Certificates.

2^nd Prize

RM2,000 worth

of Touch n’ Go Vouchers,
Trophies & Certificates.

3^rd Prize

RM1,000 worth

of Touch n’ Go Vouchers,
Trophies & Certificates.

Q: Is it free to join?
A: Yes! There are no fees to join.

Q: I’m not a tech person—can I still join?
A: Yes, as long as your team members include students from fields such as data science, computer science, business analytics, or software engineering. Teams benefit from a mix of roles like business, design, or marketing.

Q: Do I need to be in KL for the finals?
A: Only if your team is selected as one of the Top 10 teams to present during the Grand Finals.

Q: Can non-Malaysians studying in Malaysia join?
A: Yes, as long as you are aged 18 years and above and currently a registered student in a Malaysian Higher Education institution.

Q: What tools or programming languages can we use?
A: You can use any tools, frameworks, or programming languages you are comfortable with. Python is generally preferred. We encourage you to register and check our handbook for more details.

Q: Will we get mentorship?
A: Yes, you’ll have access to expert mentors during the training week and Datathon weekend.