Windhoek Hackathon

Security

June 28, 2025 • Village Garden, Windhoek

Overview

Our second hackathon expanded InventAfrika's reach to Namibia, marking a significant milestone in our mission to foster hardware innovation across the African continent. Hosted at the scenic Village Garden in Windhoek, this event focused on the critical theme of "Security."

The event was a huge success, bringing together brilliant minds from the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) to tackle real-world security challenges through innovative hardware solutions.

Event Details

🏫Participating Universities
  • • University of Namibia (UNAM)
  • • Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
🔒Theme

Security
Participants explored hardware solutions for cybersecurity, physical security, and data protection challenges.

🌿Venue

Village Garden, Windhoek
A beautiful and inspiring setting that provided the perfect environment for creative thinking and collaboration.

Achievements & Highlights

International Expansion

Successfully expanded InventAfrika's reach beyond South Africa, establishing our presence in Namibia and demonstrating the pan-African vision of our organization.

Security Innovation

Participants developed cutting-edge hardware solutions addressing critical security challenges, showcasing the potential for African innovation in cybersecurity and protection systems.

Strong Local Engagement

Achieved excellent participation from both UNAM and NUST students, demonstrating strong interest in hardware innovation within the Namibian academic community.

Meaningful Partnerships

Established valuable relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders in Namibia, creating a foundation for future events and collaborations in the region.

Our Sponsors

We're grateful to our sponsors who supported our expansion to Namibia:

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Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

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Printhoek3D

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