WHAT IS THE BANK OF UGANDA HACKATHON?

Teams comprising 3-6 members with relevant IT skills will compete to develop practical digital solutions such as mobile applications or automated workflows – within a 48-hour period.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Be a student at an institution registered and operating in Uganda.
• Have a background in technology or innovation. A participant with a technology background is expected to have expertise in software development, data science, systems engineering or security engineering. A participant with an innovation background is expected to be knowledgeable in UX design, behavioural research, or other social science research.
  Be able to participate in developing a technology-based solution which has a demonstrable digital component

• Be willing to participate in the Hackathon as a member of a team made up of between 3 and 6 members. Teams will be assigned by the Hackathon organizers.
• Be available to participate physically in the Hackathon which will be held from 10 – 13 July 2026

HOW TO APPLY
Email a brief C.V. to bou60@bou.or.ug detailing your academic and professional (if any) experience.

TIMELINE

• The deadline for applying is 15 June 2026.
• Successful applicants will be notified by 30 June 2026.

Position: Winners

Cash award: UGX 15,000,000

Additional recognition

• Recognition award and certificate for each team member.
• Dedicated media coverage.
• Priority consideration for further development of their solution.
• Facilitated introductions to relevant implementation partners.

Position: 1st Runners Up

Cash award: UGX 12,000,000

Additional recognition

• Recognition award and certificate for each team member.
• Media coverage of innovation.
• Consideration for further development of their solution.

Position: 2nd Runners Up

Cash award: UGX 8,000,000

Additional recognition

• Recognition award and certificate for each team member.
• Media coverage of innovation.
• Consideration for further development of their solution