What is The HatchPoint?
It's an innovations challenge that invites participants to identify pressing local and global problems and transform bold ideas into innovative, tech-driven solutions that create real-world impact.
Launch Your Vision
We identify and support high-potential builders, founders, and engineers ready to take original ideas to market. Through a hands-on acceleration pipeline, we validate business models, refine technical architectures, and select projects for long-term residency in our venture hub.
Competition Tracks
Open to all innovations. While you are free to build on any theme, here are a few recommended focus areas you can work around.
Massive Prize Pools & Mentorship
Outstanding execution is rewarded with substantial funding pools, exclusive venture capital exposure, and comprehensive scaling resources. Top teams receive elite deployment support, premium cloud credits, and direct executive mentorship from KSB Innovations Lab.
Challenge Timeline
Keep track of milestones. Click on any event card to view key details and deliverables required.
Eligibility Requirements
Please ensure you qualify before submitting. HatchPoint values inclusion and fairness.
Undergraduate Builders (1st – 3rd Year)
Strictly open to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year undergraduate students (100 to 300 Level) across all academic departments with high-potential tech-enabled products.
Dedicated Founders
Teams must consist of 3 to 5 members (minimum 3, maximum 5). We prioritize teams showing deep commitment and balanced technical and business capabilities.
Market-Ready Prototypes
We welcome active, early-stage projects and original concepts that demonstrate genuine product-market fit and commercial viability.
Scalable Technology
We look for solutions built on clean architectures that can readily deploy, iterate, and integrate into enterprise environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We have answers. If you can't find what you need, feel free to reach out.
No, each team must select a single primary track for submission. Review the categories carefully to see where your solution fits best.
For the initial application deadline, a detailed proposal and UX designs are sufficient. However, for the Demo Day, a working software prototype is required.
Registration for The HatchPoint Innovations Challenge: The Nyansapo Edition is 100% free of charge, thanks to our generous sponsors and community partners.
The HatchPoint Innovations Challenge is open strictly to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year undergraduate students (100 to 300 Level) across all departments. All team members must be within 1st to 3rd year undergraduate levels.
Yes! Joining the official WhatsApp group is mandatory after registration. It is our primary channel for live event updates, mentor guidance, and announcements. You can access the group link on your registration success screen or via the green floating WhatsApp button at the bottom-right corner of any page.
We will send mails and other forms of communiques, likewise the leaderboard display.
Featured Tools & Tech Stacks
Resource Center
Access templates, learning materials, and detailed guidelines to boost your team's project execution and score high with judges.
Evaluation Criteria
- Innovation (25%): How original is the concept? Is it a disruptive approach or simple iteration?
- Technical Execution (25%): Quality of codebase, architectural decisions, and completeness.
- Impact & Viability (25%): Solves a real problem, addresses market need, potential to scale.
- Design & UX (25%): Aesthetic quality, ease of use, responsiveness, and polished layouts.
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