Get In The Know: Hackathon

A Hackathon (also known as a hack day, hackfest or codefest) is an event in which computer programmers and others involved in software development, including graphic designers, interface designers and project managers, collaborate intensively on software projects.
Hackathons typically last between a day and a week in length. Some hackathons are intended simply for educational or social purposes, although in many cases the goal is to create usable software. Hackathons tend to have a specific focus, which can include the programming language used, the operating system, an application, an API, the subject and the demographic group of the programmers. In other cases, there is no restriction on the type of software being created.

Tinapa Hackathon Winners

Last month, a new innovation hub located at the Tinapa Knowledge City in Calabar launched to help local entrepreneurs build the next big software, solution and service for Nigeria’s growing technology industry.

After a 42-hour app-building competition, three teams emerged winners – Le-Media (built by Team 2), a learning + entertainment app, Educare (built by Team 5), a cross platform 3D game that allows users role play administering first aid to people and Health LaunchPad (built by Team 8), a mobile app that uses rich media to provide health services in Nigeria.

Government and Private Individuals should encourage stuff like this.