Hackathon | Township Tech
19th – 27th June 2021
Day 1: 09:00 – 16:00 Day 2: 09:00 – 13:00
Lunch and Learn Bootcamps: Daily 13:00 – 14:00
Final Day Presentations: 09:00 – 13:00
Finding solutions to accelerate inclusive growth in the Township Economy
Virtual
Township Tech Virtual Hackathon –
19-27 June 2021
Finding solutions to accelerate inclusive growth in the Township Economy
Virtual Hackathon l 19th – 27th June 2021
R45 000 in total Prize Money
Please note that this event is now full. Please keep an eye out for our future events and sign up early to avoid disappointment.
The Hackathon Problem statement is: What digital solutions can be developed to accelerate inclusive economic growth in the township economy for local businesses to address their challenges?
“It is thought that empowering and further bolstering the efforts of small business owners and entrepreneurs based in informal settlements or townships, is one of the primary methods of building a vibrant and revitalised township economy.” Township Tech Report, CiTi and DeDAT.
Effective use of digital technology can be an exceptional opportunity for “South African townships, both as an accelerator for development and for new sectors of activity for entrepreneurs to excel. “
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SCHEDULE DETAILS
Day 1: Saturday, 19th June 2021
08:30 – 09:00 Pre-Registration
09:00 – 09:30 Introduction: Welcome and Orientation
Opening Address: Guest Speaker – Nobukhosi Dlamini
09:30 – 10:00 Break-out into Groups
10:00 – 13:00 Morning Working Session
11:00 – 13:00 Mentor Session
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 14:30 Keynote Speaker
14:30 – 16:00 Afternoon Session
Day 2: Sunday, 20th June 2021
08:30 – 09:00 Pre-Registration
09:00 – 09:30 Opening Day 2
Guest Speaker: Baratang Miya
09:30 – 10:00 Check-In – Present to each other
10:00 – 11:00 Mentor Session
10:00 – 12:40 Morning Session
12:40 – 13:00 Next steps / Close for lunch
Lunch & Learn Workshop series
Monday 21st to Friday 25th June 2021
Monday: Design Thinking with Tanye ver Loren van Themaat from Thundamental
Tuesday: Prototyping with Mark Hopkins from BriteHouse
Wednesday: Township Economy with Phumelele Bohlela from BCE Africa
Thursday: Monetise your digital business with Alexandra Fraser from Viridian
Friday: Pitch practice with Bertram Richards from Maven Solutions
Pitch Day: Sunday 27th June 2021
08:30 – 09:00 Pre-Registration
09:00 – 09:20 Overview of Week
09:20 – 10:40 Team Pitches
10:40 – 12:00 Judges Deliberation
12:00 – 12:30 Judging Feedback
12:30 – 13:00 Closing / Thank you and Next Steps
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