AI solutions shine at hackathon
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 190 Views |
BTC Hackathon winners
The event celebrated groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed to improve healthcare. The competition, which launched in November 2024 and concluded in December, attracted 57 applicants. After a rigorous selection process, 10 finalists were shortlisted with three teams emerging as winners. Participants were challenged to develop an AI Health Coach, a tool designed to analyse health data, lifestyle habits, and risk factors to provide personalised guidance that encourages healthier living. The goal was to create AI-driven solutions that address both physical and mental health challenges, aligning with Botswana’s broader digital transformation agenda.
The competition showcased how technology can be leveraged to enhance healthcare accessibility and efficiency. Segaisi Tech, founded by Agfa Ngwalongwalo and Pako Okabile, secured third place, earning P22,500 and six months of free Wi-Fi. HealthPal, developed by Mpho Sekwenyane, Tshegofatso Sepora, Warona Bontsi, and Sandile Kapaya, claimed second place, receiving P27,500 and nine months of free Wi-Fi. The top prize went to Aerobw, a team led by Mirza Toufiq and Richmond Annan, who walked away with P32,500 and a full year of free Wi-Fi.
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