Three Provinces, Three Themes, Endless Innovation
Experience unique innovation challenges across Limpopo, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga. Each hackathon features specialized themes, cutting-edge technology focus, and industry mentorship.
2026 Series at a Glance
Each hackathon in our series offers a unique focus area, specialized mentorship, and distinct challenges aligned with regional strengths and national priorities.
450+ Participants
Students from across South Africa's leading universities
R50,000 in Prizes
Cash prizes, mentorship, and startup incubation opportunities
6 Challenge Themes
Health, Safety, Education, FinTech, Service Delivery, Climate
Indigenous Knowledge LVH
Preserving and digitizing South Africa's rich indigenous knowledge systems through innovative technology solutions. Focus on cultural heritage, traditional medicine, and community wisdom preservation.
Cloud Native TVH
Building tomorrow's cloud solutions today. Powered by AWS partnership, focusing on serverless development, microservices architecture, and scalable cloud-native applications.
AI MAISH
Artificial Intelligence for community impact. Industry 4.0 alignment with machine learning, AI solutions, and intelligent automation addressing real-world challenges.
Six Challenge Categories
Each hackathon addresses these core challenge areas, with specialized focus based on regional strengths and technological themes.
Health
Digital health solutions, telemedicine platforms, healthcare accessibility, and medical data management systems.
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›Telemedicine apps
›Health monitoring systems
›Medical record platforms
Safety
Community safety platforms, emergency response systems, crime prevention, and security solutions.
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›Emergency alert systems
›Community watch platforms
›Safety monitoring apps
Service Delivery
Government service digitization, citizen engagement platforms, and public sector efficiency solutions.
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›Digital government services
›Citizen feedback systems
›Public service platforms
Education
EdTech solutions, digital learning platforms, educational accessibility, and skills development tools.
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›Learning management systems
›Skills assessment tools
›Educational content platforms
FinTech
Financial inclusion solutions, digital payments, economic empowerment, and financial literacy tools.
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›Mobile payment systems
›Microfinance platforms
›Financial literacy apps
Climate & Community
Environmental monitoring, sustainability solutions, community development, and climate action tools.
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›Environmental monitoring
›Sustainability trackers
›Community development platforms
Ready to Join the Innovation Journey?
Register for one or all three hackathons. Each event offers unique learning opportunities, industry mentorship, and the chance to create meaningful impact.