To support Filipino entrepreneurs and promote technology innovation, ISLA Camp (ICP Hub Philippines) has launched the sixth iThink Hackathon as a flagship event in the Philippine Startup Week 2024 (PHSW24).
Co-presented by Tier One Entertainment, partnered with Devcon Philippines and Filipino Web Development Peers, the nationwide conference brings together tech innovators, student developers, entrepreneurs, and investors to foster the country’s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem. PHSW24 serves as a collaborative hub for participants to drive innovation, connect with industry leaders, and cultivate solutions for pressing local and global challenges.
The 10-day hackathon offers a structured environment to ideate, build, and pitch projects that address real-world issues. Throughout the event, participants will receive guidance and mentorship at strategic checkpoints, helping them stay on track and strengthen their concepts with feedback and coaching. This support system enables teams to overcome challenges, refine their ideas, and prepare for the final pitch.
The hackathon will conclude on November 15 at Tier One HQ, where teams will showcase their projects to a panel of industry experts, potential investors, and partners seeking the next wave of Filipino-led innovations.
“The iThink Hackathon, as a key event of this year’s Philippine Startup Week, aims to inspire young Filipinos to innovate and create solutions that can shape the future of our communities and beyond,” said Nelson Lumbres, Co-Founder of ISLA Camp (ICP HUB Philippines). “The incredible projects we’ve seen so far, from sustainable agriculture platforms to educational tools, underscore the power of tech in addressing society’s challenges.”
ISLA Camp (ICP Hub Philippines) is dedicated to empowering young innovators. On November 4, it awarded PHP50,000 in prizes for the RAITE 2024 iThink Hackathon. This 30-day event gathered student developers to create digital solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Additionally, ICP Hub Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) Region 3, awarded five laptops to IT students from the region, honoring their hard work and dedication to their studies.
The iThink Hackathon is a key event of PHSW24, empowering Filipino talent to turn ideas into impactful solutions, connecting different sectors, and enhancing the country’s emerging role in global technology.
Those interested in attending the demo day on November 15 should register at this link: https://forms.gle/i7sFrhbR9nWqzsaWA.
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