DSE Innovation Hackathon

Theme: Creating Market-Ready Digital Solutions. Transform your innovative ideas into reality and compete for amazing prizes!

Registration is closed. Stay tuned for the next edition!

Hackathon Timeline

Follow our journey from ideation to the grand finale. Each phase brings you closer to turning your innovative ideas into reality.

Ideation & Submission

Done

Apr 13 - May 5

Submit your innovative project ideas and form your teams

Evaluation

Done

May 6 - May 9

Expert panel reviews and evaluates all submitted project ideas

Bootcamp

Done

May 11 - May 13

Intensive training and mentorship for selected teams

Pre-Pitch

Done

May 15

Teams present their solutions to SOLVIT AFRICA Team

Pitch Day

Done

May 21

Teams present their solutions to judges and investors

Grand Finale

Done

May 22

Final presentations, awards ceremony, and celebration

About DSE Innovation Hackathon

The DSE Innovation Hackathon is a premier innovation challenge focused on Creating Market-Ready Digital Solutions. We bring together talented individuals to solve real-world problems through technology. Whether you're a developer, designer, or business strategist, this is your opportunity to showcase your skills and make an impact.

Team Size: 2-4 Members

Form diverse teams with complementary skills

Diversity Encouraged

We encourage teams to include female members for better results

Any Tech Stack Welcome

Use any technologies that best suit your solution

Intensive Bootcamp

3-day intensive training with industry experts to refine your skills and project

Networking

Connect with fellow innovators, mentors, and potential investors

Mentorship

Get guidance from experienced professionals throughout the hackathon

Recognition

Showcase your innovation and win amazing prizes and opportunities

Key Dates

1

Ideation & Submission

Apr 13 - May 5

2

Evaluation

May 6 - May 9

3

Bootcamp

May 11 - May 13

4

Pre-Pitch

May 15

5

Pitch Day

May 21

6

Grand Finale

May 22

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?â–¼
The hackathon is open to all innovators, developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts. You need to form a team of 2-4 members to participate.
Is there a registration fee?â–¼
No, participation in the hackathon is completely free!
What kind of projects can we submit?â–¼
You can submit projects in various categories including FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, AgriTech, AI/ML, and more. The project should address a real-world problem.
Do we need to have a finished product?â–¼
No, you submit your project idea during the ideation phase. Selected teams will develop their projects during the bootcamp and beyond.
Can international teams participate?â–¼
Yes! We welcome teams from anywhere in the world, though the bootcamp and pitch day will be held in-person in Kigali, Rwanda.
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