ImpactLab Hackathon 2025: Setting a New Standard for Innovation

News/Events / 3 April 2025 / 0 Comments

The ImpactLab Hackathon concluded on Friday, 28 March 2025, with an impressive display of talent and creativity. Congratulations to our champions, TechTonics, and our runner-up, Feed Forward Namibia—their innovation and dedication were truly commendable.

Year after year, the ImpactLab Hackathon continues to evolve, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. Reflecting on our journey, it is clear how much progress has been made. The partnership between Schoemans, MTC, and NUST has been instrumental in this success, promoting collaboration and innovation across disciplines. This year, we extended participation beyond the Faculty of Computing and Informatics, welcoming all faculties to enhance interdisciplinary engagement.

Medmllian Handura (Head Digital Solutions & Group Business Development) and Nicolene Murangi (Head Clients and Markets) from Schoemans with MooG

Event Highlights:
- A well-structured program with strong stakeholder engagement
- Enhanced automation for streamlined operations
- Dedicated mentorship opportunities for participants
- Professional live streaming and high-quality video content
- Insights from past winners to inspire and support new solutions

A heartfelt thank you to Schoemans, MTC, and NUST for their invaluable contributions to this initiative. And to all the students—the dedication and innovative ideas were truly inspiring. Your creativity holds the potential to drive meaningful change.

The remarkable growth and achievements of this year’s hackathon reaffirm NUST’s commitment to promoting innovation and excellence.