AKTW 2024 Innovation Challenge
Support the HackFair Hackathon at Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2024. Your sponsorship will empower tech enthusiasts to develop solutions for Akwa Ibom State’s challenges and build a resilient innovation ecosystem.
About Us
HackFair: A Hackathon for Innovative Solutions to Local Problems
The Akwa Ibom Tech Week is an annual event aimed at fostering innovation, technology adoption, and digital transformation within the state. As part of the 2024 edition, we are organizing a Hackathon centered around the theme “Building a Resilient Innovation Ecosystem”. The Hackathon seeks to harness the ingenuity of tech enthusiasts, developers, and innovators to develop digital solutions to pressing challenges facing Akwa Ibom State across various sectors of the economy.
Hackathon Theme
The Hackathon will provide a platform for participants to collaborate, brainstorm, and prototype digital solutions that address identified challenges in Akwa Ibom State. Participants will be grouped into teams and given a limited timeframe to develop their ideas into viable solutions. A panel of experts will evaluate the submissions, and the top three teams will be awarded prizes.
Objectives:
- To foster innovation and creativity among young Akwa Ibomites
- To identify and develop digital solutions to challenges facing the state
- To create a platform for networking and collaboration among tech enthusiasts
- To create a platform for networking and collaboration among tech enthusiasts
- To position Akwa Ibom State as a hub for technology and innovation
Target Participants
The Hackfest targets a diverse group of participants, including:
- Students from tertiary institutions
- Young professionals in the tech industry
- Tech enthusiasts and hobbyists
- Entrepreneurs and startups
Thematic Areas
Smart City
A smart city leverages digital technologies to improve the efficiency of urban services and enhance the quality of life for its citizens. Potential challenges for a hackathon in this area include:
Urban Traffic Management: Develop solutions for optimizing traffic flow, reducing congestion, and improving public transportation systems.
Waste Management: Create innovative approaches to waste collection, recycling, and disposal.
Energy Efficiency: Find ways to reduce energy consumption in buildings and public infrastructure.
Public Safety: Develop applications for crime prevention, emergency response, and citizen security.
Accessibility: Design solutions to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in urban environments.
Aviation & Logistics
Akwa Ibom State’s strategic location makes it a hub for aviation and logistics. Potential challenges include:
Cargo Handling Efficiency: Improve the speed and accuracy of cargo handling processes at the airport.
Air Traffic Management: Develop systems for efficient air traffic control and management.
Supply Chain Optimization: Find ways to optimize logistics and supply chain operations within the state.
Drone Technology: Explore the use of drones for various applications, such as delivery, inspection, and surveillance.
Airport Infrastructure: Design solutions for improving airport facilities and passenger experience.
Agriculture & Food Security
Agriculture is a significant sector in Akwa Ibom. Challenges in this area include:
Farm Management: Develop tools for farmers to optimize crop management, irrigation, and fertilization.
Food Processing: Create innovative solutions for processing agricultural products.
Market Access: Improve access to markets for farmers and agricultural producers.
Food Safety: Develop systems for ensuring food safety and quality.
Climate Change Adaptation: Find ways to help farmers adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Oil & Gas
Akwa Ibom is an oil-producing state.
Oil Spill Prevention: Develop technologies to prevent oil spills and mitigate their impact.
Pipeline Monitoring: Create solutions for monitoring pipeline integrity and detecting leaks.
Gas Utilization: Find ways to increase the utilization of natural gas for domestic and industrial purposes.
Environmental Impact Assessment: Develop tools for assessing the environmental impact of oil and gas operations.
Community Development: Create initiatives to support the development of oil-producing communities.
Tourism and Culture Preservation
Sustainable Tourism Development: Develop a strategy to promote sustainable tourism in Akwa Ibom, balancing economic growth with environmental protection and cultural preservation.
Cultural Heritage Preservation: Create innovative solutions to preserve and promote Akwa Ibom’s rich cultural heritage, including languages, traditions, and artifacts.
Digital Storytelling: Develop interactive digital platforms or applications to showcase Akwa Ibom’s cultural heritage and attract tourists.
- Community-Based Tourism: Design a model for community-based tourism that empowers local communities and generates sustainable income.
- Heritage Site Management: Create a management plan for a specific cultural heritage site in Akwa Ibom to ensure its preservation and accessibility to visitors.
E-commerce
E-commerce offers a vast potential for innovation and entrepreneurship in Akwa Ibom. By focusing on this area, the hackathon can contribute to the growth of the digital economy in the state.
- Logistics and Delivery: Improving the logistics infrastructure for e-commerce, including last-mile delivery solutions.
- Online Marketplaces: Creating online platforms to connect local businesses and consumers.
- Customer Experience: Enhancing the online shopping experience through innovative customer service solutions.
- Digital Marketing: Creating effective digital marketing strategies for e-commerce businesses.
Benefits
This hackathon offers numerous benefits to various stakeholders:
Akwa Ibom State:
The hackathon will generate innovative solutions to boost tourism in the state, leading to increased economic activity and job creation.
Tech Participants
- The event provides a platform for tech talents to showcase their skills, network with industry leaders, and potentially win prizes or funding for their ideas.
Benefits to Our Partners
Partners supporting the Akwa Ibom Hackathon can reap significant benefits, including:
- Enhanced brand awareness & Positive association: Reach a wider audience of tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and potential customers. Link your brand with innovation, community development, and support for young talent.
- Access to a pool of talented individuals: Identify potential employees or interns with strong technical skills..
- Gain insights into emerging trends: Understand the latest technological advancements and market needs.
- Identify potential business opportunities: Discover new product or service ideas.
- Support local economic development: Contribute to the growth of the tech ecosystem in Akwa Ibom.
Sponsorship Categories
| Premier Sponsor | N30 million |
| Innovation Partner | N20 million |
| Technology Supporter | N10 million |