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Where skills meet industry challenges
Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) is committed to strengthening the alignment between academic training, applied research, and industry needs. While graduating students acquire strong technical and practical competencies, structured opportunities to demonstrate these skills in response to real industry challenges remain limited. To bridge this gap, RP proposes to organize a Graduands Hackathon & Industry Innovation Challenge, bringing together Graduands from all RP Colleges to develop practical solutions to real challenges sourced directly from industry. Unlike a traditional call for challenges, RP has proactively engaged selected industry partners through direct visits and structured discussions to ensure strong alignment and commitment. The initiative is anchored in RP’s Research Clusters, ensuring coherence with institutional research priorities and national development objectives. The Hackathon will culminate in a Pitching Day, and selected winning teams will be officially recognized and awarded during the Graduation Ceremony.
The initiative aims to:
Please, in uploading your concept note, make sure to include the following sections:
1. Understanding of the problem (200 words max)
2. Proposed technical approach (200 words max)
3. Proposed potential solution (200 words max)
4. Needed resources: Equipment, tools and consumables (200 words max)
We welcome applications from individuals and teams who meet the following criteria:
N.B: Multiple application from one team/applicant will not be considered
Selected competitors will be supported for the 3 weeks participation during the hackathon. The Support will include transport to and from the hackathon venue (Kigali College), accommodation and meals.
Collaborating with industry leaders to deliver excellence