UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon 2023 | APPLY NOW

This informs the public about the UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon 2023. Details about the Program are given below.

UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon

About UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon 2023

he mission of the UbuntuNet Alliance is to develop and nurture a thriving, sustainable community of National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) and partners within Eastern and Southern Africa.

The organization strives to enable and strengthen collaboration and innovation among Research and Education Communities, recognizing the pivotal role research and education play in shaping societies and driving progress.

Program Details

Innovation is the catalyst that propels academia forward, leading to the creation of novel theories, ideas, and products that improve livelihoods and positively impact society. However, several challenges impede the realization of the full potential of research and education.

Technology has emerged as a critical tool in enabling students to interact with study materials, enhancing their learning experiences, and understanding new frontiers of knowledge.

Eligibility

To ensure gender representation and diversity, the hackathon is open exclusively to female participants. The applicants must be students or graduates within five years of completing their studies. Moreover, only residents of UbuntuNet Alliance member countries are eligible to apply.
To participate, interested individuals must form teams of four and collectively submit a concept note, not exceeding two pages (Font: Times New Roman, Size: 12, Single Spacing), excluding the cover page. The concept note should encompass the following elements:

  1. Introduction
  2. Background (or Relevance)
  3. Proposed Objectives (leading to the development of an ICT solution)
  4. Methodology (based on the software development lifecycle and incorporating necessary technologies)
  5. Programming Skills of Team Members
  6. Previous Experience and Links to Developed Work

UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon 2023  Application

For those interested in UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon 2023. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 19 August 2023.

Open this link for more details about the UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon 2023.

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