Where hackathontechnology meets
Join thousands of developers, designers, and innovators competing in South Africa's most impactful tech hackathons.
Empowering South Africa's next generation of innovators
We organize and host premier hackathons across the North West Province, connecting developers, designers, and dreamers to solve real problems.
Build & Compete
Participate in hackathons that challenge your skills and push the boundaries of what's possible.
Connect & Collaborate
Team up with brilliant minds from across South Africa to create impactful solutions.
Innovate & Solve
Tackle real-world problems from smart cities to rural education using cutting-edge technology.
Launch & Scale
Turn your hackathon projects into real products with mentorship and funding opportunities.
Global Recognition
From NASA Space Apps to local provincial challenges, compete on the world stage.
4IR Ready
Gain hands-on experience with AI, IoT, blockchain, and other Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
Featured Champions
Meet the exceptional teams who've won our past competitions and made real impact.
Winner #01
Shipafast
Mahikeng Smart Services Hackathon
Smart services platform for municipalities and citizens
Winner #02
Hackpack
NASA Space Apps Challenge (Local Event)
Climate monitoring solution using satellite data
Winner #03
DigiTownship
NWU Information Systems Ideathon
Digital marketplace platform for township SMEs
Winner #04
TeleLearn
Telkom Learn North West Edition Hackathon
AI-powered learning platform for rural communities
Our Hackathon Legacy
Explore our history of impactful hackathons and innovation challenges across North West Province.
NWU Information Systems Digitizing Township Businesses Ideathon
Idea generation and early-stage innovation focusing on solutions that uplift township SMEs through digital tools.
NASA Space Apps Challenge - Mafikeng
Participants tackled NASA-issued real-world problem statements focusing on Earth sciences, space tech, climate, and data.
Telkom Learn NW 2025 Hackathon
Multi-disciplinary teams from across the North West building solutions using Telkom's learning ecosystem.
Smart Services Hackathon
Focus on public service innovation, automation, and community impact including smart municipal services.
Event Highlights
Relive the moments from our past hackathons across North West Province.
NWU IS Ideathon
North-West University, Mafikeng
NASA Space Apps Mafikeng
Mafikeng Innovation Hub
Telkom Learn NW 2025
Telkom Learning Center
Smart Services Hackathon
Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub
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Compete & Win
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What our champions say
"DevPluxe gave us the platform to turn our classroom ideas into real solutions. Winning the Smart Services Hackathon changed our trajectory completely."
Thabo M.
Team Lead, Shipafast
"Competing in the NASA Space Apps Challenge through DevPluxe connected us with a global community. The experience was transformative for our entire team."
Lerato K.
Developer, Hackpack
"The mentorship and resources provided during the Telkom Learn Hackathon were exceptional. DevPluxe truly cares about nurturing young tech talent in South Africa."
Sipho N.
Co-founder, TeleLearn
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