MajiPreneurs Hackathon 2025 – Calling Young Innovators in WASH!

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MajiPreneurs Hackathon 2025 – Calling Young Innovators in WASH!
March 4 - March 9

📍 Location: Kampala, Uganda
📅 Dates: April 1-2, 2025 (Hackathon) | April 3-4, 2025 (Majipreneurs Summit)
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur passionate about solving Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) challenges? The MajiPreneurs Hackathon is a two-day intensive event designed to help young innovators develop or refine business solutions for WASH-related challenges affecting vulnerable communities.
Why Participate?
- Refine Your Idea – Work with experienced mentors to shape your business.
- Fast-Track Training – Learn the fundamentals of launching a successful WASH business.
- Pitch & Win – Present your solution to a jury and compete for awards.
- Networking & Exposure – Meet industry experts and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs at the Majipreneurs Summit.
- Financial Support – Accommodation and transport assistance for selected participants outside Kampala.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- Be between 18-30 years old.
- Apply as a team of 2-4 members (individual applications are not accepted).
- Have a business idea in the WASH sector or be willing to develop one.
- Clearly identify a specific WASH challenge you want to address.
- Be available for the Hackathon (April 1-2) and Majipreneurs Summit (April 3-4) in Kampala.
How to Apply?
Application Deadline: March 9, 2025
Application Process:
- Form a team of 2-4 people.
- Identify a WASH-related challenge you want to address.
- Describe your motivation for joining and any relevant experience.
- Submit one application per team before March 9, 2025.
🔗 Apply here: Application Link
Selection Process
- Applications will be reviewed by a jury from leading WASH organizations.
- Selection results will be announced within 10 days after the application deadline.
- Winning teams will present their ideas at the Majipreneurs Summit and compete for awards!
Hackathon Highlights
- 2 days of intensive training on building a business in the WASH sector.
- Coaching sessions with experienced entrepreneurs.
- Final pitch event at the Majipreneurs Summit on April 4, 2025.
- Awards & support for the best solutions.
Need Help?
For any questions, contact John Mutebe at +256 775 268014.