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
Accessible Mobility Solutions for Wheelchair Users in Aviation
Under this theme, innovators are tasked with designing solutions that make air travel more accessible and comfortable for wheelchair users. The focus is on reducing barriers and enhancing the travel experience, from airport check-ins to boarding and deplaning. Ideas could range from assistive technologies to improvements in airport infrastructure or specialized seating systems on aircraft.
Cost-Effective Population Census in Akwa Ibom State
This theme seeks innovative approaches to conducting a comprehensive and cost-effective population census in Akwa Ibom State. Participants are expected to explore digital tools, mobile technologies, or community-driven strategies to gather accurate demographic data efficiently. The solutions should ensure inclusivity, transparency, and accuracy while minimizing the costs typically associated with large-scale population surveys.
Energy Transition
This theme focuses on advancing solutions that enable a smoother and more sustainable shift from traditional energy sources to renewable alternatives. Innovators are encouraged to develop technologies or strategies that promote the use of clean, renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, or bioenergy. Solutions might also focus on improving energy storage, efficiency, or distribution to help Akwa Ibom achieve its energy transition goals while fostering environmental sustainability.
Innovative Solutions in Hardware in Akwa Ibom State
This category is dedicated to fostering local hardware development and manufacturing within Akwa Ibom. Participants are challenged to create innovative hardware solutions—ranging from tech gadgets to industrial tools—that can be designed, produced, and commercialized locally. The goal is to drive self-reliance in technology manufacturing, stimulate job creation, and promote homegrown innovations that meet both local and global market demands.
An Innovative AI-Powered Tourism Solution
This category focuses on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the tourism sector in Akwa Ibom. Innovators are encouraged to design AI-driven platforms or applications that can help tourists discover, navigate, and experience the state’s attractions more efficiently. Solutions could include personalized travel itineraries, smart tour guides, or data-driven insights that improve tourism management and customer experiences.
Transforming Agricultural Waste into Sustainable Value
This theme focuses on innovative solutions that convert agricultural waste into valuable products, such as biofuels, compost, or biodegradable materials. Participants are encouraged to explore methods that enhance sustainability, reduce waste, and create new economic opportunities within the agricultural sector.
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 |
Call for Applications: Innovation Challenge 2024
Are you ready to turn your ideas into impactful solutions? This is your chance to make a difference in Akwa Ibom! We’re looking for passionate changemakers who want to tackle real-world challenges like climate change, clean energy, and sustainable agriculture. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, we invite you to join us in driving innovation forward.