Re-Invent Hackathon

Compound55provides professional service to entrepreneurs and startups applying their expertise in all aspects of building a business. We are changing how Africa interacts within itself and with the rest of the world.Garage48was established by 6 active Estonian entrepreneurs behind successful startups like Pipedrive, Fortumo, Weekdone, Mooncascade & Taxify. Garage48 has been organizing hackathons for more than 8 years now - over 200 events in 25+ countries, more than 1500 ideas pitched and nearly 1000+ prototypes built. 12 of the teams have successfully involved venture capital (MSQRD bought by Facebook, Timbeter, Shipitwise, Goworkabit, Heelosophy, VitalFields to name a few) but many of the alumnis have developed their prototypes into working businesses after the hackathon.

Compound55 / Garage48

Every generation has the chance to make a difference, but the challenges we face today are more complex than ever before, leaving many unprepared to catch up with the pace of sustainable development, agriculture, nutrition and food security, access to finance, quality education, corruption, fake news and media literacy, e-services… to name a few.
Our society is defined by the people who live in it, and we in <A HREF="http://www.garage48.org" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Garage48</A> and <A HREF="http://www.compound55.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Compound55</A> believe in the attitude of “Getting Things Done”.
WE INVITE inspiring minds, designers (UI/UX, other visually creative doers), developers (front-end, back-end, mobile), marketers, project managers and forward-thinkers to join the Re-Invent hackathon on 10th-12th of May 2019 in Kigali, Rwanda.
 WHAT is a HACKATHON?
It's a 48 hours long brainstorming marathon during which an idea will be transformed into a working prototype. It starts on Friday evening when all participants gather together and pitch ideas on stage (as many as we get!) - not every one of you have to have an idea tho, so don't worry about that!
After the pitching session, everyone can choose their favourite idea and join the team. All the work is monitored by our top-notch mentors from all relevant fields you might need a little push on - IT, design, marketing, business strategies etc.
After 48h, all teams will present their outcome on the stage and a WINNER is selected.
 
WHAT to EXPECT? 
- This hackathon is mostly an experience of building a new (working) project in 48 hours!
- Meet and work with new interesting people whom you probably would not meet otherwise.
- Get support by experienced top-notch mentors & hard-working teammates. 
- Get a chance to win amazing prizes and get noticed!
Who knows, maybe, you're going to be the next unicorn co-founder?
 
WHAT do WE OFFER? 
Ticket includes everything: participation, food and drinks, access to the venue 24h/day, help from international mentors and the organizing team, also some cool branded SWAG! 
- We provide the coolest space with an inspiring atmosphere; 
- Drinks and food for you to only focus on building the prototype;
- Branded T-shirts, some extra goodies from our lovely sponsors;
- Opportunity to change the world as we see it! 
 
Just to bring it out again - this hackathon is meant for everyone - we do not discriminate by age, gender, nation or the ideas, as long as they all carry that spark of hope for a better tomorrow. Synergy & diversity are vital for innovation and growth!
 
Check the event homepage for more information on the mentors, venue and how to prepare for the hackathon!
Get your early-bird tix ( 7000Rwf ) until 20th April 2019:
Join the hackathon to make the world a better place!

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