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Women in Tech Hackathon

The hackathon aims to harness the creativity and expertise of women in digital technology to tackle critical issues in the agriculture sector in Ethiopia. Hackathon Date: APR 04-06, 2024.

About the event

Women + Agri + Hackathon

Are you passionate about agriculture, digital technology, business, or female empowerment? Do you want to make a lasting impact and promote diversity and innovation in the tech industry? We invite you to apply for the Women in Tech Hackathon, organized by STUDIO.WHY, TRAIDE, and Iceaddis.

The hackathon aims to harness the creativity and expertise of women in all sectors using digital technology to tackle critical issues in Ethiopia. By participating in this event, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals, address specific challenges, and formulate potential solutions. Additionally, the hackathon will provide a platform to connect and collaborate with stakeholders for future opportunities.

Partners

TRAIDE

STUDIO.WHY

iceaddis

ITC

What to expect

The Women in Tech Hackathon is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals and contribute to the advancement of the agriculture sector in Ethiopia. Here’s what you can expect from the hackathon:

Collaborative Environment

You will be working in teams with other passionate women who share your interests in agriculture, digital technology, business, or female empowerment. The hackathon encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and teamwork.

Problem solving

The hackathon focuses on addressing critical challenges in the agriculture sector. You will have the opportunity to dive deep into specific problems related to post-harvest loss, food insecurity, irrigation, mechanisation, finance, input delivery, and e-commerce. Through brainstorming and ideation, you will develop innovative solutions.

Mentorship and Support

Throughout the hackathon, experienced mentors and industry experts will be available to guide and support you. They will provide valuable insights, feedback, and advice to help you refine your ideas and proposals.

Skill development

The hackathon is a learning experience that allows you to enhance your skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise in a real-world context.

Networking Opportunities

The event will bring together participants, mentors, and stakeholders from various backgrounds, including technology, agriculture, and entrepreneurship. This will provide you with valuable networking opportunities and the chance to create connections for potential future collaborations.

Pitching and Recognition

At the end of the hackathon, each team will have the opportunity to present their solutions and proposals to a panel of judges. This will allow you to showcase your ideas and potentially receive recognition for your innovative contributions.

Post-Hackathon Opportunities

The Women in Tech Hackathon aims to create a lasting impact beyond the event itself. Stakeholders and potential partners will be present, offering opportunities for further development and implementation of the proposed solutions. This could include funding, partnerships, or support for scaling up your ideas.

Schedule

Day 1April 04
Context design
Day 2April 05
Concept design
Day 3April 06
Market design

Challenge Owners

A big thank you to our challenge owners for making our event possible.