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Time-bound innovation programs with defined outcomes

Hackathons at Batoi Academy are structured innovation programs designed to address defined problem statements through focused, time-bound execution. They are not standalone events, but governed initiatives conducted within the Digital Tech Lab to ensure clarity, mentorship, and continuity beyond the event window.

Academy Hackathons are suitable for institutions, enterprises, and public agencies seeking measurable outcomes, talent discovery, and follow-on programs.

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Time-bound Innovation Programs

What defines an Academy Hackathon

Problem-led Design
Problem-led Design

Each hackathon is anchored to a clearly articulated problem statement, objectives, and expected outcomes.

Governed Execution
Governed Execution

Hackathons operate within Academy governance, with defined rules, milestones, evaluation criteria, and auditability.

Mentored Participation
Mentored Participation

Participants receive guidance from mentors and reviewers who support progress, quality, and direction during execution.

Continuity Beyond the Event
Continuity Beyond the Event

Outcomes may transition into internships, capstone projects, research programs, or sponsored labs, ensuring sustained value.

Types of Hackathons Supported

Institutional Hackathons

Institutional Hackathons

Programs run by universities or colleges to promote applied learning, innovation, and student engagement.

Enterprise Hackathons

Enterprise Hackathons

Hackathons sponsored by companies to explore solutions, identify talent, or prototype ideas aligned with business needs.

Public and Mission-led Hackathons

Public and Mission-led Hackathons

Initiatives aligned with government programs, societal challenges, or policy objectives.

Thematic Hackathons

Thematic Hackathons

Focused programs addressing specific domains or technologies within advanced computing and digital systems.

How Hackathons are Conducted

Hackathons are conducted within the Digital Tech Lab, with artifacts, documentation, and outcomes retained for reference and verification.

Each Academy Hackathon includes:
  • Defined problem statements and scope
  • Participant onboarding and team formation
  • Time-bound execution with milestones
  • Mentorship and periodic reviews
  • Final submission, evaluation, and closure

Outcomes and follow-on Pathways

This structured approach ensures that hackathons contribute meaningfully to learning, research, and innovation pipelines.

Hackathon outcomes may include:
  • Prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions
  • Talent identification and engagement
  • Inputs for internships or capstone projects
  • Selection for research or sponsored programs

Who hackathons are for

Learners seeking applied innovation experience

Institutions running innovation initiatives

Enterprises exploring ideas and talent

Public agencies driving mission-oriented programs

Researchers engaging with applied problem-solving

faq icon Frequently asked questions

Academy Hackathons are structured innovation programs focused on defined problem statements and conducted within the Digital Tech Lab under the governance and mentorship of the Digital Tech Lab.

They emphasize governed execution, documented outcomes, mentorship, and continuity into further programs rather than one-off events.

Universities, enterprises, research organizations, and public agencies can run hackathons within branded Academy workspaces.

Selected outcomes may progress into internships, capstone projects, research programs, or sponsored labs for continued development.

Learn with purpose. Build with responsibility. Programs, labs, and research for applied digital capability.