About the challenge

Innovation, Industry and Infrasctructure.

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Join 100+ hackers this October at MksU Hackfest 25! Build, learn, and connect through workshops, fun activities, and networking with top tech companies.

Requirements

What to Build

  • The submissions should come in no later than 9:00 am EAT on Friday. The site will not accept any more submissions past 9:00 am.
  • All submissions should be sent via Devpost.
  • All team submissions should be complete, in that they should be made up of the 2 items (proposal and pitch) and the proposal should contain all of the outlined 7 segments.

What to Submit

Github Repos showing collaborators of members

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

1 non-cash prize
1st Place winners
6 winners

Engraved Glass Plaque
Gift hamper
Incubation
Internship
Technical resources

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Kevin Tuei

Kevin Tuei
Cloud and Cybersecurity Consultant

Kevin Ng'ang'a

Kevin Ng'ang'a
Software Engineer

Grace Ochieng'

Grace Ochieng'
Odoo

Outhan Chazima

Outhan Chazima
Senior Software Engineer/ Triply

Grace Were

Grace Were
Appkings Solutions

Stephen Oyaro

Stephen Oyaro
Product Manager

Charles Ombati

Charles Ombati
CEO Chalosoft

Dickens Rawago

Dickens Rawago
Emobilis

Zedekiah Ambogo

Zedekiah Ambogo
Software Engineer

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation
    Innovativeness Originality and creativity of the solution; does it meaningfully innovate beyond existing products/services?
  • Technology
    Effective and appropriate use of chosen technology/platforms
  • Practicality
    Realistic and implementable with available resources (financial, technical, logistical).
  • Sustainability
    Ability of the project to be maintained or scaled over time.
  • Presentation
    Clarity, persuasiveness, and effectiveness of communication during pitch.

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