BANK OF UGANDA HACKATHON
Uganda * Full-time
Bank of Uganda
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
Category: IT
Total Positions: n/a
Location: Uganda
Full-time
Salary: not mentioned
Posted 9 hours ago
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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.
Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
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