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. “

WCapeColab.org

 

 

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