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**N/B: Participation in The Nation Hackathon DOES NOT guarantee the adoption or implementation of any submitted ideas or prototypes by the organizing team. The hackathon aims to foster innovation, but there is no obligation for the organizers to take forward any concepts or provide further support beyond the event. Entrants retain ownership of their ideas and are encouraged to continue developing them independently if not selected for implementation

Nation Media Group (NMG), in collaboration with Strathmore University, presents The Nation Hackathon, a transformative event happening on two key days— the 11th and 15th of November 2024. This event will bring together teams made of  top engineers, product developers, creatives, university students, and media enthusiasts to explore AI and emerging technologies that can shape the media landscape.

Participants will tackle real-world challenges to develop innovative solutions focused on new revenue models, audience engagement, and leveraging emerging technology. Successful applicants will be notified via email for presentations at Strathmore University on the scheduled days.

  • University students
  • Professionals in software and data engineering
  • Machine learning and AI experts
  • Big data analysts
  • Product developers

Creatives and media enthusiasts

  • Collaborative sessions with experts in media and technology.
  • Opportunities to network with industry leaders.
  • Exciting Prizes for top 3 innovative solutions.

Application Form

*Form closes on 7th November 2024 at 5:00 p.m*

"*" indicates required fields

Team Members (Max of 4): Name*
Disability Status:
Member 2: Name*
Disability Status:
Member 3: Name
Disability Status:

5th November 2024, 5:00 p.m

After submission, successful entries will be notified via email to prepare for presentations during the final event on the 11th and 15th of November at Strathmore University.

FAQ

Yes, The Nation Hackathon is free for teams of up to 4 members.

No, the hackathon is open only to teams of up to 4 members, with participants aged between 18 and 35 years.

Acceptable team entries are either in the form of ideation or prototypes.

The hackathon is a two-day event scheduled for November 11th and 15th at Strathmore University. Participants will be notified via email after each stage of the selection process.

Applicants progressing to the final presentation on November 11th and 15th will be notified in advance via email, allowing them time to prepare their pitch.

Yes, you may attend the summit on November 14th and 15th by registering and making the applicable payment.

Only projects focusing on the following three areas for targeting radio, print, and digital media will be accepted:

  1. New Revenue Models
  2. Audience Engagement
  3. Emerging Technology