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
- • University of Namibia (UNAM)
- • Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Security
Participants explored hardware solutions for cybersecurity, physical security, and data protection challenges.
Village Garden, Windhoek
A beautiful and inspiring setting that provided the perfect environment for creative thinking and collaboration.
Achievements & Highlights
Successfully expanded InventAfrika's reach beyond South Africa, establishing our presence in Namibia and demonstrating the pan-African vision of our organization.
Participants developed cutting-edge hardware solutions addressing critical security challenges, showcasing the potential for African innovation in cybersecurity and protection systems.
Achieved excellent participation from both UNAM and NUST students, demonstrating strong interest in hardware innovation within the Namibian academic community.
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:
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Printhoek3D