Enugu Metro Hackathons bring programmers and interested techies together to build or improve software applications that solve problems.
Enugu Metro organizes seasonal Hackathons, usually during the holidays for students interested in Tech to compete on different projects. Tech Companies sometimes sponsor some of these projects while others are from tertiary institutions within the zone.
The goal of Enugu Metro Hackathons is to help build the careers of youths interested in tech and potentially open them up to opportunities in their future career. Employers also attend hackathons where they hope to find new recruits or also sponsor projects that they wish to develop as products for their companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group do you admit for hackathons?
There are no restrictions on age groups. As you know distinct types of hackathons exist for all ages and experience levels, from beginners and kids to very experienced programmers. We would normally advertise the type of competition we organize, and experience levels required.
Having said this, participants under the age of eighteen must get their parents to contact us and request for a waiver. We may ask them questions about sponsorship – travel and feeding – for you before signing them to the programme.
Can I pitch a business idea for a Hackathon?
We will normally accept companies that want to develop a new software to collaborate with us on a marathon designed to build or improve a model. We will strive to brings experts, professionals, specialists with technical background to further develop the concept or collaborate to develop a solution.
What skills do I need to participate in an Enugu Metro Hackathon?
Hackathons are competitions where teams get down to provide real solutions to real life problems. The following specializations come in handy for each team: domain expertise, design expertise, frontend development, backend development, and project management.
How much will it cost my team to participate?
Participation is free. Team participants may however incur costs in travelling to the venue. If the project will last for more than a day, there will be arrangements for accommodation and meals for the participants. However, mentally prepare to rough it out. Feeding is often informal and so are sleeping quarters; many participants make do with sleeping bags on-site!
Can beginners participate?
Absolutely. If you have never coded before, you should attend hackathon to learn from experts, many of whom will usually be willing to help you with any questions you may have. A hackathon goes beyond gathering to implement a solution by coding.
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