A global hackathon spanning over 48 hours (15-17 Oct 23), where teams collaborate to develop prototypes while also considering their application to Maldives.
1/2 Glad to have taken part in the @mvoceanhack , creating a solution to bridge cleanup data gaps in the Maldives. Our project will empower decision-makers with predictive analytics for them to make data-driven decisions & combat ocean pollution one cleanup at a time!
Congratulations to the winners and all the participants of the first @mvoceanhack. Thoroughly enjoyed being a mentor, and so impressed by the ideas and solutions that they came up with for issues like coastal management, ocean pollution and climate impact.
π Introducing the champion of the 1st Maldives Ocean Hackathon 2023, UDHA! They've claimed the top prize: $10,000* from @MoEnvmv and one year of free Fibre 100M Internet connection from @Dhiraagu.
π Introducing the champion of the 1st Maldives Ocean Hackathon 2023, UDHA! They've claimed the top prize: $10,000* from @MoEnvmv and one year of free Fibre 100M Internet connection from @Dhiraagu.
π₯ Huge kudos to ClimVatch for grabbing 2nd place at the Maldives Ocean Hackathon! They've bagged a $3,000* cash prize from @mibmv and one year of free Fiber 100M Internet from @Dhiraagu.
π₯ Congratulations to VeshiRakkaa for clinching 3rd place at the Maldives Ocean Hackathon! They've earned a $2,000* cash prize from @mibmv and a one-year Fibre 100M Internet connection courtesy of @Dhiraagu (waived off).
We went for Ocean Hackathon by @MoEnvmv and did an MVP to Solve 78% of Island Coastal Problems (51% erosion & 27% flooding by high tide) by building MVP for integrated Coastal Zone Management Application for Decision Makers, Communities and facilitate Cross Agency Collaboration.
Congratulations to everyone who took part in our very first @mvoceanhack, especially to the winners. Using the potential of tech to find solution to some of our most pressing environmental problems will immensely help us in our adaptation policies and implementation.
The hackathon's last day, teams gearing up with their MVPs for the mock pitching before the final pitch. Such an adrenaline-fueled journey for all participants! π»π
#JudgeIntro: Meet Anna Metz, a Program Officer at the World Bank's Digital Development Global Practice. She's a digital systems guru, advising governments in South Asia and Africa. Co-author of 'Identification Revolution.
"πβ¨ Great strides made at the Maldives Ocean Hackathon! Our Rapid Prototyping Workshops empowered teams to bring their ideas to life. Kudos to the participants for their creativity and dedication. Let the innovation continue! #MvOceanHack
#JudgeIntro: Meet Ali Hisam: Head of Growth Innovation at @Dhiraagu, driving digital solutions for a sustainable future. With 13 years of experience, he excels in product innovation and scalable solutions.