Water Hackathon 2025: Innovation Challenge

Develop scalable, affordable, and community-led solutions for water insecurity in coastal Bangladesh.

🔍 Quick Snapshot

Providers: BRAC & IRC
Opportunity Type: Innovation Challenge / Hackathon
Funding Amount: €5,000 (Winner) & €3,000 (Runner-up)
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
Pitch Event: ~15 July 2025
Geographic Focus: Coastal Bangladesh (global participation)
Themes: Water solutions; WASH innovations; Community-driven design

🌍 About the Hackathon

The Water Hackathon 2025, initiated by BRAC and IRC, invites global participants to craft innovative and community-led solutions addressing water challenges in Bangladesh’s coastal regions. The event emphasizes actionability, scalability, and collaboration, aiming to enhance water security and resilience.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Open to all, including Malaysians
Community-driven, scalable, and feasible water solutions
Individual or team participation
Innovators from diverse backgrounds (students, researchers, NGOs, etc.)
Focus on water-tech or WASH-related areas

🎁 Benefits

Cash awards (€5,000 Winner; €3,000 Runner-up)
Pilot funding for on-ground implementation
Mentorship and expert support
Certificates and crests for shortlisted teams
Media exposure through BRAC and IRC platforms

📝 How to Apply

Access the application form.
Submit details including problem statement, solution overview, and community strategy.
Complete submission by 30 June 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will pitch their ideas (mid-July 2025).
Winners receive funding and commence pilot projects.