The Mahiber Innovation Lab

​Mahiber Connect is a Seattle-based community that brings together 700+ professionals of Ethiopian and Eritrean backgrounds—to collaborate, connect, and uplift one another.

​About the Event

​We’re excited to host our first Mahiber Innovation Lab, an all-industry, Shark Tank–Hackathon event designed to spark creativity and problem-solving across sectors.

​🌍 Themes:

• ​Solve for Seattle

• ​Solve for Home

• ​Solve for the World

​🧑🏽‍💻 Who Can Join:

​Students, creatives, technologists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from all industries.

​🎯 Outcomes:

​Prototypes, business plans, policy ideas, cultural projects, or social impact initiatives.

​💡Pitch your hack ideas here: https://mahiber-connect-hackathon.devfolio.co/overview

​💡Don’t have an idea?

• ​Explore Problem Areas in our Be Inspired List: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-JdSimj64CXXdB9jeSPuH4DYPR0qPFzuYhc2KA1qFW4/edit?usp=drivesdk

• ​Join an existing team before or during check in

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​Pitch. Build. Present.

​Be part of the movement shaping ideas for our communities and beyond!