Egypt 2030 Hackathon

#ClimateAction Edition

This year Egypt is hosting the United Nations Climate Change Conference also known as COP27.

In light of this, the coming round of the Egypt 2030 Hackathon will focus on #ClimateChange and how can we make an impact.

 

The Egypt 2030 Hackathon aims to:

1. Encourage entrepreneurs and startups to build new products and services that respond to current market needs

2. Promoting existing SMEs and startups to step-up for the cause of creating a sustainable future, integrating ideas to their daily operations

3. Creating a sustainable platform for raising awareness to the community about climate change and promoting actions of sustainability at household level. 


 

Dates to be announced 

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Our upcoming hackathon will focus on the Sustinability Development Goal 13: Climate Change.

The hackathin this time will be opened not only for new ideas, but existing businesses and creatives.

With 3 different tracks, teams can choose the track that suits them most and apply!

 

 

Can you solve for Climate Change?

Are you able to address any of the 6 different pillars below?

 

What is a Hackathon? 

Why would you join?



A Hackathon is a competition where teams come up with creative solutions to tackle a specific problem

or topic through coming up with digital solutions, innovative business models and product designs.


The event is held for 3 consecutive days where participants are mentored and guided through extensive sessions

by experts and professionals in the related chosen tracks to be able to come up with their idea.


It is your chance to be part of a competition where you are going

to find a needed business idea, get guidance through it and a chance to win cash to fund it!


Prize

500,000 EGP

Which track are you?

TRACK 1: 

I have a new Startup/ Idea addressing Climate Change!

 

 

 

Applicants must be:

 

Team of 3 to 5
New idea, no existing company eligible to this track
Preferable if they have previous experience in hackathons and competition
Teams must consist of, Product/Service designer; Business Expert; Project Manager, Creative lead
 

 

 

TRACK 2:

I am an existing business adopting sustainable practices!

 

 

 

Applicants must be:

 

Team of 3 to 5
Existing operational business
Focused on a theme under the branch of climate change
Established and running for more than 1 year
Teams must consist of, Product/Service designer; Business Expert; Project Manager; Preferably a developer
 

 

TRACK 3:

I am a creative that can create an awareness campaign to educate on Climate Change!

 

Applicants must be:

 

Team of 3 to 5
Members should be of a creative background
Team should consist of designer, photograph, copywriter, creative director
 

Judging Criteria

1

 

Challenge Impact: the percentage of impact the solution is expected

to have on the micro and macro

2

 

Innovation: whether or not the submission is tackling the issue or its application

in a new unconventional aspect

3

 

User Experience: the simplicity

and the flow of using the solution,

for the targeted users

4

 

Feasibility: the applicability

and the availability of resources

for implementation

5

 

Scalability: the scalability

plan for the solution

6

 

Team Build Up: the team members exeprtise and relevance to the project

KEY PROGRAM PARTNERS


PAST HACKATHON WINNERS



 

The Hackathon took place in March and was followed up with 2 month incubation period, the selected winner was announced in the closing ceremony on Wednesday 22nd June. Our winner Rafiqi is a platform that aims to improve Egyptian cancer patients' and their families' quality of life. We are working on a platform that assists patients through their day-to-day battles with cancer through our proven and tested four pillars of support: medical, social, mental, and personal autonomy; moreover, Rafiqi acts as their companion (رفيق) and gives them unique access to a community of individuals going through the same struggles as them.

 

We are very proud of all the particpants and our winners for their hardwork and dedication.

 

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