The Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University Through it’s Faculty of Information Technology is set to inaugurate A Data Unlocking Potential to Students of the University as a Mechanism of Innovation for Positive Data Management Impact in Students, Preferably Those within the I.T Faculty.

The Program shall be hosted in the University’s Conference Hall on the 24th of October 2024, at 9:30am.

Winner of the Competition Shall Take Home A Cash Price of Ghc5,000, 1st Runner Up Shall Go home With Ghc3,000 Whilst 2nd Runner Up Shall Take Home Ghc2,000.

According to Mr. Rockson K. Afriyie, A Senior Lecturer with the I.T Faculty, There is going to be an Opportunity for the Winner to participate in the grand finale in Accra.

Details from the University

DHLTU 2024 Hackathon Information for interested Students

What is a hackathon?

The word Hackathon is derived from two origins: “hacking,” which means applying creative solutions to address specific problems, and “marathon,” which metaphorically refers to the intensity of a competition. Therefore, a hackathon can be defined as an event where teams come together to work intensively on technology-related projects or to solve specific problems within a given timeframe.

The 2024 Hackathon for Technical Universities is being organised by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in partnership with Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University. The competition is open to students from any discipline and year of study who are interested in participating in the contest to offer innovative, policy-relevant solutions.

Critical Information

Who can participate?
It is open to all students of any Department
Can I participate as one person?
No. It is a group work
How many in a group?
From 2 members to 5 members
How can I participate?
Form a group up to maximum 5 members
Should all the members come from my department?
No. A group can have members from different departments
Who will provide my group members accommodation during the Hackathon competition?
Ghana Statistical Service will provide all group members accommodation
Who will feed Team members during the Hackathon competition?
Ghana Statistical Service will cater for your feeding.

Which areas can we work on during the competition?
Your work should concentrate on at least, one area (Theme) from the following:
Poverty and Economic Growth
Education and access
Health and Well-being
Gender Equality/Inequality
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Work and Economic Opportunities.

Inequalities
Food Security and Agriculture
Energy access and clean fuels
What product can a group produce/ What type of work is a group supposed to produce?
A group work can be a:
Policy Paper
Poster
Data Visualization
Dashboard
Infographic
What will I gain when I participate?
Prizes (Winners, 1st and 2nd Runner-ups)
Winners- GHC 5, 000.00
1st Runner-up- GHC 3,000.00
2nd Runner-up -GHC 2,000.00
Opportunity to participate in the grand finale in Accra

Job Opportunities
Networking Opportunities
Enrich your CV
How can I register to participate?
Contact us: 0249807556, 0243624003/0209518143

Information by the 2024 Data Hackathon Coordinating Team, Lead, Rockson K. Afriyie