The Entrepreneurship Promotion Division, Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship, MoICE in will be organizing Startup Hackathon Challenge, 2023 from 15th -18th June 2023 to provide a platform for fresh ideas, with necessary tools to stimulate the creative and innovative solutions against problems faced by the citizens delivered through innovative tech product.
Target group
The target group should consist of software developers including graphic designers, interface designers, project managers, and others, often including subject-matter-experts, looking to improve their skills or expand their horizons, students, designers of all skill-sets, and serious entrepreneurs that can add value to the ideas to be pitched with the team.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen of Bhutan
- Should have the willingness to establish a business entity
- Must register as Team (Minimum 3 and Maximum 4)
- Winners and Runners of the previous Startup Hackathon Challenge are not allowed to participate (They will participate as mentors).
Problem Statements
The theme of the event is based on the prescribed problem statement.
| Problem Statements | Theme | Relevant Discipline |
| Lack of inclusive website and dashboard for the Startup Center | Tech Startup | Business Manager, Database, Interface Designer, Backend developers, Full stack Developer |
Click the link below for a detailed problem statement.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SNRfteBdgpwmAWzdtSdwPHv50qsxTzxg/view?usp=sharing
Date:
The event is tentatively scheduled from 15th to 18th June 2023
Venue:
Startup Center, Changzamtog, Thimphu
Prizes:
The winner and runner of the problem statement will be awarded cash prizes to kick-start their idea.
| Winner of Problem statement Solution | Nu: 400,000/- |
| Winner of Problem statement solution | Nu: 100,000/- |
Besides, the winners of the hackathon would get direct entry into the startup acceleration program and shall be provided with Incubation space, mentoring skill development, and networking opportunities with the industry experts to encourage and motivate the participants.
Outcome
Each team will create the final product/service for the company in the form of apps or websites against the prescribed problem statement.
Event Format
The 30 hours hackathon would be focusing on the participants challenging themselves and their entrepreneurial spirit throughout 4 days (Thursday-Sunday) whereby they come together as a team to make something simple, yet creative and innovative that would make a positive impact in Bhutan with global scalability. On the first day the team leaders will be brief about the event, on the second day mentoring services will be provided to the participating teams and on the final day, the teams will be demonstrating or pitching their ideas along with the award of prizes for the winner and runner up.
How to Participate?
Participants can register as a team with a minimum of 3 and maximum of 4 including team leader and spend the weekend learning new skills, meeting the local tech community and tech sponsors, mentors, and network while enjoying food, snacks, and coffee. The team can be registered at the following link latest by 10th June 2023.
For any clarification, please contact Mr. Tashi Tenzin, Assistant Program Officer at 17533721 or ttenzin@moice.gov.bt or CLICK HERE to VIEW FAQ…