Challenges & Hackathons
Why Participate
Where learning meets real innovation
NyerekaTech Challenges are designed to inspire the next generation of Rwandan innovators. Students solve real problems using technology and creativity — guided by NEDU’s STEM curriculum and supported by NyerekaTech’s ecosystem.
🌱 Innovation Sprints
Build working prototypes using electronics components, sensors, and microcontrollers within a time limit. Projects are judged on creativity, functionality, and impact.
🎤 Demo Day Presentations
Finalists present their projects to a panel of industry judges, educators, and tech ecosystem leaders — building presentation skills and professional confidence.
🏅 Awards & Recognition
Top teams receive certificates, prizes, and opportunities to further develop their projects within the NyerekaTech and NEDU ecosystem.
⚡ Embedded system (Hardware) Hackathons
Build working prototypes using electronics components, sensors, and microcontrollers within a time limit. Projects are judged on creativity, functionality, and impact.
🤖 Robotics Competitions
Program and operate robots (including Trek Robot kits) to complete defined missions. Tests precision, logic, and teamwork under competition conditions.
🧠 Coding Challenges
Structured programming challenges for students at all levels — from block-based coding to Arduino and Python. Compete individually or as a team.
How Schools Join
Getting your school competition-ready
01
School Registration
Register your school as a participating institution through nedu.rw or by contacting the NEDU team at info@nedu.rw. Registration opens each term.
02
Form Student Teams
Identify and form teams of 2–5 students per category. NEDU provides team formation guidelines and teacher facilitation resources to help structure the groups.
03
Participate in the Challenge
Teams compete in school-level, regional, or national rounds depending on the event format. NEDU and NyerekaTech staff are present to support and mentor.
04
Celebrate & Continue
Winners and participants receive recognition. All students gain real project experience to add to their portfolios — a valuable foundation for future innovation.
🔗 Powered by NyerekaTech
NyerekaTech is the hardware and innovation arm behind NEDU’s ecosystem — providing electronic components, kits, and competition infrastructure. Visit nyerekatech.com for components, tutorials, and to explore past challenge projects. Schools participating in NEDU challenges also benefit from access to the NyerekaTech component catalogue at special educational rates.
