North-west
Health Innovations Hackathon

The North West region of Nigeria faces unique challenges in ensuring accessible and quality healthcare for its diverse population. This hackathon aims to bring together brilliant minds from various backgrounds to develop innovative solutions that address these challenges.

Objective

The objective of this Hackathon is to harness local talent and bring together a diverse group of individuals, including programmers, designers, and healthcare professionals; to collaborate and foster the development of indigenous solutions to address pressing health challenges faced in the North-west region.

Encourage local talents to create innovative, homegrown solutions that address unique health challenges faced in the North.
Foster collaboration between the technology experts, and healthcare professionals to create sustainable and impactful solutions.
Provide a platform for skill development, knowledge sharing, and capacity building among participants, contributing to the growth of the local innovation ecosystem.
Encourage the development of health technology startups by providing a supportive environment for ideation and prototype development.

Focus Area

Rural Healthcare Accessibility

Developing affordable and sustainable solutions for delivering healthcare services to remote and underserved communities. Leveraging technology to bridge the gap between healthcare providers and rural populations.

Maternal and Child Health

Improving maternal and child health outcomes through innovative approaches. Addressing challenges such as prenatal care, childbirth complications, and childhood diseases.

Disease Prevention and Management

Developing innovative strategies for disease prevention, early detection, and effective management. Focusing on prevalent diseases in the region, including malaria, tuberculosis, and non-communicable diseases.

Healthcare Infrastructure and Logistics

Optimizing healthcare supply chains and logistics for efficient distribution of medical supplies and equipment. Enhancing healthcare infrastructure through cost-effective and sustainable solutions.

Digital Health Solutions

Benefit

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 performing projects, as determined by the judging panel.
1st Place 1,000,000 2nd Place 300,000 3rd place 200,000
The top 5 will get mentorship & Training on building their startups.
Opportunity to Network with Private and public stakeholders.
Participants tackle real-world challenges, encouraging innovative and creative solutions.

Application Process

Step 1 -- Apply and fill out the online application form.
Step 2 -- Register a team( Team is made up of 2-3 participants).
Step 3 -- Once the team lead registers the team, please wait for a follow up email.
Step 4 -- Hackers will be invited for an in-person hackathon.
step 5 -- Questions regarding the competition must be submitted via email to nwhih@shamrockinnovations.com.ng.

Eligibility

To be eligible the team lead must be 18 above
Participants must be residents of Kano or can be able to transport Themselves to Kano
All participants must apply through the official Hackathon Link portal.
Applicant must be willing to abide by the rule sets for the hackathon.

Important Dates

Application Open

Time: 11:59pm
Date: 24th May - 14th June 2024

In-person hackathon Participants selected

Time: 11:59pm
Date: 17th - 19th June 2024

Hackathon Starts

Time: 9am - 5pm
Date: 25th - 26th June 2024

Pitching

Time: 11:59pm
Date: 27th June 2024

Call For Mentors

Mentors and skilled experts from all disciplines are welcome. Attend for a couple of hours or the whole days. Mentors can assist teams with their subject matter expertise and experience while enhancing their own skills as leaders, educators, and communicators by guiding rising talent.

Mentor registration

Partners

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