Sentech is looking for the next big idea, and is calling on all talented and innovative minds in the fields of technology, software development and broadcasting to enter its hackathon challenge.
The Sentech Hack The Future Challenge 2020, which is part of the signal distributor’s research and innovation strategy, will provide
a stage for innovators and their inventions, according to the company.
The challenge, it says, is a chance for coders, developers, technologists, makers and creators to test their skills within the technological advances of the fourth industrial revolution and compete for a chance to bring their work to life.
Sentech explains that six to eight teams will go head-to-head for a share of R185 000 in prize money and the opportunity to be selected as the winning innovation for future development.
The prize money will be distributed among the top three teams, says the company.
Furthermore, to encourage collaborative participation in building better technologies for the industry, customers, partners
and service providers of Sentech can take part in the Ideation Challenge. The top two ideas of the Ideation Challenge will win a share of R15 000.
“We believe in active corporate citizenship; we believe in transforming the lives of South Africans and ensuring that we create opportunities and platforms needed for the disadvantaged and underserved communities to be economically viable and sustainable,” says Sentech CEO Mlamli Booi.
“In order to respond appropriately to the disrupted world of business, we must disrupt ourselves as a company and design for disruption that will bring new service offerings to our customers.”
Sentech’s hackathon challenge is scheduled to take place from 16 to 18 November, and the closing date for applications is 10 November.
To apply, click here.
