Limpopo
Indigenous Knowledge LVH
University of Venda
8–10 October 2026
Preserving heritage through digital innovation. Focus on indigenous knowledge preservation and community-centered solutions.
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UHS PRESENTS:
Bridging the skills gap where humans meet technology
The University Hackathon Series connects students with industry experts through webinars, hackathons and hands-on collaboration — empowering the next generation of tech innovators.
Date15 Sept 2026
Time18:00
WhereMS Teams
National alignment
Supporting National Development Plan Vision 2030
Aligned with Chapter 9 priorities, we're bridging skills gaps and fostering innovation to address South Africa's socio-economic challenges through collaborative problem-solving.
Innovation Framework
Our 6-MVP framework transforms students from learners to innovators through design-challenge based learning.
Collaborative Excellence
Multi-institutional partnerships across academia and industry create maximum impact for student empowerment.
Real-World Impact
Solutions addressing health, safety, education, and community challenges with measurable socio-economic benefits.
2026 season
Three Provinces, Endless Possibilities
Experience unique innovation challenges across Limpopo, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga, each with distinct themes and cutting-edge focus areas.
Gauteng
Cloud Native TVH
TUT Garankuwa Campus
20–22 September 2026
Building tomorrow's cloud solutions today. Powered by AWS partnership with focus on serverless development.
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Mpumalanga
AI MAISH
TUT Emalahleni Campus
10–12 September 2026
Artificial intelligence for community impact. Industry 4.0 alignment with machine learning and AI solutions.
Learn MoreChallenge themes
Digital Solutions for Real Challenges
Six theme categories addressing South Africa's most pressing needs through innovative ICT solutions and collaborative problem-solving.
Health
Digital health solutions, telemedicine, and healthcare accessibility innovations
Safety
Community safety platforms, emergency response systems, and security solutions
Service Delivery
Government service digitization, citizen engagement, and public sector efficiency
Education
EdTech solutions, digital learning platforms, and educational accessibility
Fin-Tech
Financial inclusion, digital payments, and economic empowerment solutions
Climate & Community
Environmental monitoring, sustainability solutions, and community development
Moments
UHS in Action
UHS Team
Alumni impact
From Code to Commerce: UHS Success Stories
Discover how our participants have transformed innovative ideas into real-world solutions that create lasting impact in their communities.
2023 Winner
HealthConnect Mobile
Rural Healthcare Access Platform
"Our team developed a mobile platform connecting rural patients with healthcare providers. Post-hackathon, we've secured funding and now serve 15,000+ users across three provinces."
— Sarah Mthembu, Team Lead
2023 Winner
EduTech Solutions
AI-Powered Learning Assistant
"The hackathon gave us the platform to create an AI tutor for underserved schools. We're now partnering with the Department of Education to scale across Gauteng."
— Thabo Ndlovu, Co-founder
Ecosystem
Powered by Industry Leaders
Our strategic partnerships with leading organizations provide students with access to cutting-edge technology, mentorship, and career opportunities.
Updates
Stay Connected with UHS
Get the latest updates on hackathon announcements, workshop schedules, and success stories from our innovation community.
Latest News
2026 Programme Dates Announced
Approved webinar and hackathon dates for the 2026 University Hackathon Series are now live.
30 April 2026
Workshop
TVH Launch & Introduction to Cloud
Freedom Month launch webinar with Mayet Yusuf (AWS) — serverless development and cloud fundamentals.
29 April 2026
Success Story
Alumni Startup Raises R2M
2023 UHS winners secure Series A funding for their fintech solution serving rural communities.
Published 1 week ago