FITC Techathon

I-EARTH Challenge

(Innovate - Environment, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Health)

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I-Earth Challenge

Area of Focus

Environment

This category focuses on fostering innovations that address a wide range of environmental challenges and contribute to the preservation and restoration of our planet's ecosystems.

Agriculture

In this category, participants are encouraged to tackle various aspects of agriculture, from production and distribution to resource management and food security.

Renewable Energy

This category focuses on advancing technology solutions that harness energy from natural sources, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and mitigate its environmental impact.

Transportation

This category focuses on revolutionizing the way people and goods are transported while minimizing environmental impact and promoting sustainability

Health

This category focuses on innovations that improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes, while also considering the broader impact on the environment and sustainability.

Prizes to be Won

  • Participants will have access to post-hackathon mentorship opportunities for a period of one year
  • Free FITC School of Cybersecurity attendance for the winners worth N150,000/ person.
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Who Should Participate

This techathon is designed for experienced developers and idea generators across the continent. Read below for more information on required skill set.

Programmer

(e.g. Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, PHP)

Web designer

(e.g. UI/UX design, responsive design, cross-browser compatibility)

Research and Data Analyst

(e.g. market research, data analysis, trend analysis)

Innovative and Creative Individuals

(e.g. idea/skilled generation, problem-solving)

Project manager

(e.g. planning, task delegation, team and project coordination)

Graphic designer

(e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw)

Participants Journey

REGISTRATION

Visit the techathon website and register for the competition. There is an opportunity to register either as an individual or as a team.

ONLINE WEBINARS

Attend Online webinars to ask questions and connect with other participants before the actual hackathon.

FORMATION OF GROUPS

Join the online engagement platform to form a team if you do not have a team and submit your idea before the deadline

IDEA SUBMISSION

Select your area of interest, develop an idea or solution, and send in a brief description of the idea and answer other questions.

RECEIVE EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Shortlisted Teams will be selected to participate in the virtual hackathon.

DEMO DAY

Shortlisted teams will be selected to participate during the physical Demo Day.

I-Earth Challenge

More than just a Hackathon

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