After concluding its RAITE 2024, the local Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) hub in the country, known as ISLA Camp, launched another run of the iThink Hackathon as part of Philippine Startup Week 2024 (PHSW24).
What’s the significance: The series of iThink Hackathons this year offered developers within the ICP blockchain an opportunity to showcase their skills, network with industry leaders, and gain mentorship while creating impactful solutions for global challenges.
Key Details: The iThink Hackathon at PHSW24 was a 10-day hackathon that focused on Filipino entrepreneurship and tech innovation.
- The Goal: It aims to bring together tech innovators, student developers, entrepreneurs, and investors who build and pitch digital solutions to real-world issues.
- The Offer: Aside from allowing builders to develop their projects, ISLA Camp also offered mentorship and feedback.
- Entities Involved: The hackathon was co-presented by Tier One Entertainment, Devcon Philippines, and Filipino Web Development Peers.
- Demo Day: The iThink Hackathon concluded through its demo day on November 15 at Tier One HQ, where teams showcased projects to industry experts and potential investors.
Key Quote:
“The iThink Hackathon, as a key event of this year’s Philippine Startup Week, aims to inspire young Filipinos to innovate and create solutions that can shape the future of our communities and beyond. The incredible projects we’ve seen so far, from sustainable agriculture platforms to educational tools, underscore the power of tech in addressing society’s challenges.”
Nelson Lumbres, Co-Founder, ICP HUB Philippines (ISLA Camp)
PH Startup Week 2024: Happened from November 11 to 15, 2024, it showcased Filipino innovation and featured keynotes, panels, startup pitches, and community events across the country.
Zoom Out: This is the sixth edition of iThink Hackathon by ISLA Camp.
- The fifth edition was called the Regional Assembly on Information Technology Education (RAITE) 2024 iThink Hackathon at the Angeles University Foundation.
- This edition took three weeks and concluded on November 7, 2024.
- The top 3 projects are:
- Agira – farm listing system
- Kumare – blockchain lending app
- ReadWithMe -bAI-powered learning platform
- Winners received ₱50,000 in prizes. ICP Hub Philippines also awarded five laptops to IT students from PSITE Region 3 for their dedication to their studies.
Other iThink Hackathons as covered by BitPinas:
- April 2024: Students from Bulacan State University won the top prize with their project “Communitask,” a blockchain-based platform addressing job market gaps.
- June 2024: Waste2Earn won the iThink Hackathon with its recycling rewards platform.
- October 2024: Clash Bytes, a learning platform that makes online courses interactive and competitive, won first place at iThink Hackathon: Pump Up The Jam.
According to Lumbres, the past iThink Hackathon editions showcased Filipino developers’ talent and innovation, highlighting how their solutions address real-world challenges and push technological boundaries.
Worth reading: Apart from the hackathons, ISLA Camp also has a community grants program offering $5,000 ICP grants over two to three months to support projects in areas like innovation, education, and influence within the Internet Computer ecosystem.
This article is published on BitPinas: ISLA Camp Kicks Off 6th iThink Hackathon for PHSW24
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