Hack N Talk Uganda

The AEDIB|NET consortium is launching Hack N Talk, a hackathon based on a human-centered design and design thinking methodology.

Hack N Talk is sponsored by Horizon 2020, implemented by Enabel and it is based on a human-centered design and design thinking methodology. It is a 2-days hackathon (48 hours), starting with ideation sessions, followed by developing business cases and prototyping. Co-creation forms a central part of the methodology and the target groups are people from different fields – IT, creative industry, and government officials along with the marginalized groups of refugee women and youths who will have successfully participated in the identification of the challenges. Experts and coaches will mentor and at the same time challenge the teams. At the end of the second day, prize winners will be awarded by a jury and will have the opportunity to further implement their work in the summer school for the vulnerable participants (deeper understanding and digital skills learning) and/ or work with hubs in piloting the solutions.

Area of focus/themes: Smart Cities, Climate Smart Agriculture, and Digital Trade.

Who qualifies to participate?

The hackathon is calling on socially committed people in West Nile (inside and out of settlements), creative minds, sector experts, programmers, policymakers, graphic designers, and web designers to come together in this collaborative process.

Challenge owners:
Individuals, organizations, and groups coming up with a digital challenge to be solved.

Challenge Solvers:
Digital Innovation Hubs, Entrepreneurs, CSO, Government Officials, etc.

Facilitators:
Mentors, Moderator, Jury.

Key points to note:

• To participate as a challenge owner you MUST be an adult (18+), refugee, or a host community member with a keen interest in digitalization and entrepreneurship.
• Your solution should be addressing a digital challenge and fostering digital inclusion solutions (Smart Cities, Climate Smart Agriculture, and Digital Trade).
• Your idea should be original.
• Women and youth from rural communities and/or refugee camps with entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged to apply.
• Prizes to be won: Smartphones, Tabs, Branded Bags, Branded Jumpers, Mifi, Wireless headsets, Internet top-up for 3 months (30GB).

Important dates

May 03, 2022 – Application open
May 20, 2022 – Deadline for application
May 25, 2022 – Shortlisting and announcement of successful candidates
June 3, 2022 – Arrival & Capacity building of participants
June 4-5, 2022 – Hackathon dates

For inquiries:

• Bwengye Anthony
  Email: anthony.bwengye@enabel.be
  Mobile: +256783025829
• Bart Cornille
  Email: bart.cornille@enabel.be