What to Build

Participants are tasked with creating innovative, feasible, and commercially viable solutions that address challenges within the CMU-Africa community. Potential areas for solutions include, but are not limited to:

• Enhancing campus facilities
• Streamlining student services
• Creating opportunities for increased campus engagement

Your solution can take any form. Creativity and innovation are key, so think outside the box!

What to Submit

Participants are required to submit the following deliverables:

1. Market Research/Validation: Each team must conduct and document interviews with at least 3 potential users or customers of their solution. Include key insights from these conversations that validate the need and potential impact of your solution.

2. Design/Prototype: Submit a digital or paper prototype of your solution. This can include wireframes, mockups, or a functional prototype that demonstrates the core features of your solution.

3. Abstract of Your Solution: A concise summary (150-300 words) outlining the problem your solution addresses, how it works, and its potential impact on the CMU-Africa community.

4. Well-Designed Presentation Slides: Create a set of presentation slides (5-10 slides) that clearly communicate your solution, including the problem statement, market research findings, the design and functionality of your prototype, and the overall impact.

Dates

• Hackathon Launch Event: September 6th, 2024 (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Auditorium)
• Hackathon Duration: 6 days (September 6th, 6:00AM - September 12th, 11:45PM)
• Online Voting for Top 10 Teams: September 13th-14th, 2024 (Closes at 11:00 AM)
• Shortlist Pitch (Top 10 Teams): September 16th, 2024 (4:00PM - 5:15PM), Student Resource Center 
• Finalist Pitch (Top 5 Teams): September 17th, 2024 (3:00 PM - 4:00PM), Student Resource Center 
• Submission Deadline: September 12th, 2024 (11:45 PM)