🚀 Join and Experience – Ebonyi Hackathon 2024! 🚀
First of its kind!
Are you creative? Do you have the required skills? Can you solve some real-life problems we face in Ebonyi with tech?
If you are an Ebonyian in any Nigerian University or college, then join the contest for a MADE IN EBONYI TECH INNOVATION!
6+ Higher Institutions, 10+ Colleges, 20+ Speakers/Mentors, Government Partners, and more...
The Hackathon Topics
- E-Governance
- Agriculture/Agribiz
- Smart City (Infrastructure, Security, Waste Management, E-Transportation, i.e., bus tracking system for the Ebonyi free public mass transport)
- Health care
- Education
- Employment and Commerce
🧠What’s in it for you?
- Build something amazing with the power of code and creativity.
- Learn from the best minds in tech, design, and entrepreneurship.
- Collaborate with diverse teams of developers, designers, and innovators.
- Compete for exciting prizes and recognition as a leading problem-solver.
- Network with industry experts, mentors, and like-minded peers.
- Create solutions to tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges.
🌟 Why Participate?
This hackathon is not just a competition—it’s a movement towards a Digital Ebonyi.
Whether you're experienced in tech or a beginner, your unique perspective matters! Ebonyi needs fresh ideas, bold thinkers, and determined individuals like you to create impactful solutions.
đź”— Be Part of the Change
This is your opportunity to make your mark on the tech world. Your innovations could change lives, reshape industries, and leave a legacy for the future. Every great idea starts with action, and Ebonyi hackathon could be yours!
⏳ Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn, create, and become part of something bigger.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- You must be in secondary school (junior category) or a higher institution (senior category) in Ebonyi state.
- Form a tech team of 2 to 4 students.
- Click Here to register.
WHAT YOU STAND TO GAIN!
Recognition | Certificate | Award | Cash Prize
đź“… Main Event Date
November 22nd - 23rd
Location: Silicon Valley Complex, Centenary City, Abakaliki
Workshop Dates
November 2nd - 19th
Location: Your campus/Online
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Ebonyi Hackathon is an innovative event that brings together tech enthusiasts, developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers. Participants collaborate intensively to build technology-driven solutions that address key societal challenges, particularly those affecting the Ebonyi State community.
The finale hackathon will be held on November 22nd - 23rd 2024 at Silicon Valley, Codefest Centre, Centenary city, Abakaliki. This event will run for 48 hours with various sessions dedicated to brainstorming, coding, and pitching innovative solutions.
Participation is open to individuals of all skill levels—from beginners to experts. We encourage tech developers, designers, business professionals, students, and anyone passionate about problem-solving and innovation to join.
No, coding experience is not mandatory! While developers and programmers are essential, we also need designers, project managers, business strategists, and creative thinkers to contribute to team efforts.
The Ebonyi Hackathon will focus on several core themes related to the challenges faced by the Ebonyi community. These could include healthcare, education, agriculture, environmental sustainability, or digital governance. Specific problem statements will be provided at the start of the hackathon.
Participants will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders, work with talented peers, and gain valuable experience in building tech-based solutions. The top teams will also stand a chance to win exciting prizes, which may include cash rewards, incubation support, or internships with tech companies.
Participants should bring their own laptops, chargers, and any other tools necessary for their work. Snacks, meals, and internet access will be provided at the venue throughout the event.
Yes, the hackathon is free to attend for all participants. However, participants will need to cover their own transportation to and from the venue.
Teams will present their projects to a panel of judges, who will evaluate the solutions based on criteria such as innovation, feasibility, impact, and presentation. The teams with the most outstanding solutions will be declared winners and rewarded accordingly.
For inquiries, contact us at stem@codefestinternational.com
For partnership, Sponsorship, and Enquiries call: 09061817858, 08033936023
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