The National ICT Innovation Hub, in collaboration with the Estonian Centre for International Development, the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, Garage 48, and StartHub Africa, hosted the Green Growth Hackathon, a pioneering event aimed at fostering digital innovations that promote sustainability and tackle agricultural challenges. The hackathon, held from October 18-20, brought together 31 creative and forward-thinking innovators, all united by a shared vision of creating a greener, more sustainable future through innovation and technology.
The Green Growth Hackathon focused on eco-friendly farming and enhancing food security—key areas critical to ensuring a sustainable future. Over the course of an intense 48 hours, participants were challenged to develop and present solutions that could transform industries, improve resource efficiency, and mitigate the effects of climate change.
At the heart of the hackathon was the competitive spirit that drove participants to push the boundaries of what’s possible. After rigorous rounds of brainstorming, coding, and collaboration, four innovations emerged as the winners;
- Grin Tech took home the top honors, emerging as the overall winner for its groundbreaking innovation. The judges were impressed with Grin Tech’s solution’s potential to revolutionize eco-friendly practices.
- MicroVest and Hi Monitor shared second place. Both teams earned a coveted opportunity to pitch their ideas at the prestigious Latitude 59 event in Nairobi, positioning them on a global stage where they can attract investment and scale their solutions.
- Harvest Link, won the People’s Choice Award, proving that public support can be a powerful force in driving sustainable change.
The hackathon didn’t end with the announcement of the winners. Four other promising innovations—Farm Quest, Eco Flash Dryer, Hydroponics, and Agri Link—secured spots in the Innovation Hub’s upcoming bootcamp. This subsequent section offers these teams a useful possibility to refine and in addition increase their answers with the guide of mentors and industry specialists. The bootcamp will assist these innovators beef up their standards, scale their ideas, and prepare them for actual-global software, in the long run amplifying their impact on inexperienced technology.
The Green Growth Hackathon is a testament to the power of collaboration to deliver meaningful change. Bringing together key partners from both the public and private sectors, the event brings innovation that goes beyond the hackathon. All partners play an important role in creating an environment in which sustainable innovation is possible.
The Green Growth Hackathon proved that digital innovation and environmental sustainability can continue. The event highlights the importance of equipping young inventors with tools and resources to empower them to create a greener future, creating a space where ideas can turn into actionable solutions.
