Creativa X Microsoft Hackathon
Microsoft Student Club - SCU, in collaboration with Creative Hub Ismailia, is thrilled to announce the launch of the "CREATIVA x Microsoft" Hackathon, a premier event designed to accelerate innovation and transform ambitious ideas into real-world startups. This hackathon is proudly supported by GitHub Campus Experts, ensuring participants receive top-tier technical and educational guidance. Running from July 20 to August 15, the hackathon aims to attract creative minds and entrepreneurial teams to build innovative solutions in the following five key sectors:
HealthTech: Digital innovations for healthcare.
GreenTech: Sustainable solutions for environmental challenges.
AgriTech: Technological advancements in agriculture.
AI & IoT: Smart services and solutions for the future.
Education: New methods and tools for learning.
Participation & Team Details:
Target Capacity: Only 7 to 12 teams will be selected for the final competition.
Team Size: Each team must consist of 2 to 6 members.
Readiness Level: This hackathon is designed for teams at the "Idea Stage". You only need to have an idea to apply; we will help you test it and build your prototype from scratch.
The 5-Stage Journey (From Idea to Startup):
Participants will go through an intensive educational and practical journey featuring five essential stages:
Validate Business Model: Testing your concept and its market viability.
Build Market Plan: Developing strategies to reach your target audience.
Financial Projections: Preparing financial forecasts and business success metrics.
Develop MVP (Minimum Viable Product): Moving from theory to building a testable prototype.
Demo Day Presentation: Pitching your project to a panel of experts and investors.
Exclusive Tech Support & Perks:
To ensure your success and equip you with the best tools, we will provide the following support to all accepted teams:
GitHub Student Developer Pack: We will guide teams step-by-step to activate this pack, granting free access to hundreds of premium developer tools and services.
Microsoft Azure Accounts: Using the GitHub Student Pack, we will help participants activate Microsoft Azure for Students accounts to secure free cloud credits for building and testing their MVPs.
Microsoft for Startups Application Support: We will offer dedicated mentorship to help teams apply for the "Microsoft for Startups: Founders Hub" program. This opens doors to massive cloud credits, advanced technical support, and networking opportunities with investors post-hackathon.
Prizes & Partners:
Compete for a total prize pool of 65,000 EGP (approx. $1,300), distributed among the top three winning teams. We are proud to be partnered with and supported by leading organizations, including: GitHub Campus Experts, itida, tiec, and KAAF Empower Innovation.
Don't miss this golden opportunity to turn your vision into a tangible reality and build your entrepreneurial future with the support of tech giants. Register your team now!