DeKUT HACK
Driving innovation
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RegisterHackathon Themes
Dekut Hack will have three themes: Climate, Education and Healthcare. Teams will have the flexibility to develop their projects within any of these three areas. The aim is to allow participants to explore and innovate in the field of their choice, whether it is addressing the current climate issues, enhancing educational systems or improving our healthcare systems.Each team can select the theme that best aligns with their interests and expertise
Climate Change
Be part of a global movement to combat climate change. DeKUT hackathon allows you to collaborate with others in real building real world solutions, making it easier than ever to make a difference. Join us and help create a sustainable future for all.
Education
Education: Fostering learning and skill development in technology. This theme focuses on creating innovative solutions to enhance the educational experience. This could include developing interactive learning platforms, improving accessibility to educational resources, or creating tools to aid in remote learning. The goal is to leverage technology to make education more engaging, accessible, and effective for all
Healthcare
Healthcare: Revolutionizing health and wellness through technology. This theme focuses on creating innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery, patient care, and health outcomes. This could include developing telemedicine platforms, health monitoring apps, or AI-based diagnostic tools. The goal is to leverage technology to make healthcare more efficient, accessible, and personalized for all.
Hackathon Sponsors
Microsoft ADC
The Africa Development Center (ADC) represents Microsoft's first-ever developent centers in Africa. It's a premier center of Engineering for Microsoft that leverages the diversity of the region to build world class talent.
Internet Computer
A blockchain-based cloud computing platform that aims to reinvent the internet.
Postman
A collaboration platform for API development that allows users to design, mock, document, and test APIs.
Moringa School
A tech education company that offers training in software development, data science, and digital marketing.
Dedan Kimathi Innovators Club
A student-led club at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology that aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among students.
Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors
A global group of on-campus ambassadors who are eager to help students learn more about technology.
DeSIC Dedan Kimathi
A platform providing speedy commercialization of student innovations
Computer Society of Kimathi
A community of students at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology who are committed to personal and professional growth and upskilling through sessions, peer-to -peer mentorship, partnerships and in-house innovations.
Dedan Kimathi University
DeKUT is one of the most progressive University in Africa with keen focus on quality education,and holistic development of students.
Origin Labs Africa
Origin is an interdisciplinary research and innovation hub, the purpose of which is to solve the complex problems of Africa.
Github
GitHub is a developer platform that allows developers to create, store, manage and share their code
TinyML
TnyML is a community of developers and enthusiasts who are passionate about IoT, Embedded Programming Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
Climate change knows no borders. It will not stop before the Pacific islands and the whole of the international community here has to shoulder a responsibility to bring about a sustainable development.
Angela MerkelClimate ChangeHealthcare is a right, not a privilege. Every person deserves the highest standard of care, and it's our responsibility as developers to use our skills and technology to make this a reality.
UnknownHealthcareThe function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.
Martin Luther King Jr.EducationThe health of the people is really the foundation upon which all their happiness and all their powers as a state depend.
Benjamin DisraeliHealthcareWe are the first generation to feel the effect of climate change and the last generation who can do something about it.
Barack ObamaClimate Change
Prizes
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Winners
Tour to Microsoft ADC
Mentorship by Microsoft Engineers
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Cash Prize: Ksh. 15,000
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1st Runners Up
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Cash Prize: Ksh. 10,000
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2nd Runners Up
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Cash Prize: Ksh 5,000
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Most Outstanding Solution Per Theme
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