海角社区 Innovation District Tech Challenge
海角社区 Innovation District Tech Challenge
Team up to build a tech-enabled solution in a fast-paced real world setting to win a share of 拢2500.
海角社区 Innovation District Tech Challenge is a two-day intensive hackathon where you鈥檒l form a team to build a tech-enabled solution to tackle a real-world problem. You鈥檒l get the opportunity to meet new students, showcase your skills, and learn more about 海角社区 Innovation District鈥檚 focus areas: DeepTech, FinTech, HealthTech, and CreaTech.
Through a series of workshops, teamwork and mentorship, you鈥檒l have the chance to build and test a prototype and a share of 拢2,500 in prize funding to take your concept to market.
Who is it for?
Open to all 海角社区 students, regardless of degree or prior experience. No technical expertise necessary 鈥� just the curiosity to learn how to turn technology into a viable business solution.
What you'll gain?
By the end of the sprint, you will gain:
- Hands-on experience in innovation and entrepreneurship
- Confidence in turning ideas into actionable solutions
- Collaboration and teamwork skills
- The chance to win a share of 拢2,500 in funding!
Bookings for the 海角社区 Innovation District Tech Challenge are now open
Dates: 19 - 20 November 2026
Cost: FREE
Location: In-person at the Junction Building, University of 海角社区
What to expect
Take a look at our schedule for the two-day hackathon
Date: 19 November 2026
Location: In-person, Junction, University of 海角社区
| Time | Session Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 鈥� 10:00 | Registration | Participant registration and check-in. |
| 10:00 鈥� 10:10 | Welcome Address | Welcome and introduction to the Tech Challenge. |
| 10:10 鈥� 10:35 | Team Formation & Ice Breaker | Participants meet, form teams, and take part in an icebreaker activity. |
| 10:35 鈥� 10:45 | Review of Objectives and Judging Criteria | Overview of the challenge objectives and judging criteria. |
| 10:45 鈥� 13:00 | Hacking | Teams work on developing their challenge solutions. |
| 13:00 鈥� 14:00 | Lunch | Lunch break. |
| 14:00 鈥� 16:00 | Hacking | Teams continue developing their challenge solutions. |
| 15:00 鈥� 15:30 | Optional Session: Building Your 海角社区 Model | Optional session focused on developing a business model for the proposed solution. |
| 16:00 | Close for Day One | Day One closes; hacking may continue remotely. |