OVERVIEW

AlchemiHack is an innovation sprint open to all Alchemists. Teams of five identify a real problem within the ALCHE community, develop a solution, and pitch it to a panel of judges. The best two teams win amazing prizes and receive staff support for implementation.

Built by Alchemists, for Alchemists.

Through a structured process of team formation, independent research, and competitive pitching, the event aims to cultivate a culture of problem-solving and creative thinking at ALCHE, while giving students a practical platform to apply innovation skills, collaborate across cohorts, and contribute meaningfully to the improvement of their community.

TIMELINE

Phase Description
By 17 May Call for applications closes. Teams of 5 registered on Devpost.
17 – 20 May Teams work on their solutions independently.
By 20 May Teams submit slide deck: problem, solution, plan of action.
21 May Pitch Day at the Piazza. Top 5 teams advance to Finals.
5 June Finals during Assembly at the Piazza.

Pitching format: 4 minutes to pitch, 2 minutes for Q&A. Top 5 teams advance to Finals.

Requirements

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

What to Build

  • A clearly defined problem within the ALCHE community
  • A proposed solution that is actionable and realistic
  • A prototype or demo of your solution — this can be a physical model, mockup, app, or any tangible representation
  • A plan of action outlining how the solution would be implemented

What to Submit

 

  • A pitch deck link (Google Slides, Canva, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • A prototype demo video (maximum 3 minutes)
  • Both must be submitted via Devpost before Thursday, 20 May 2026
  • Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

1 non-cash prize
Super U Voucher
2 winners

2500MUR per team

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Tineyi Madungwe

Tineyi Madungwe

Uncle J

Uncle J

Jeremy

Jeremy

Nadine

Nadine

Judging Criteria

  • Problem Identification
    Is the problem real, relevant, and clearly defined within the ALCHE community?
  • Solution Feasibility
    Is the proposed solution realistic and implementable within the ALCHE context?
  • Creativity & Originality
    Does the solution bring a fresh or innovative approach to the problem?
  • Plan of Action
    Is there a clear, structured plan outlining how the solution would be implemented?
  • Prototype / Demo
    Does the prototype or demo video effectively illustrate the solution?
  • Presentation & Communication
    Is the pitch clear, confident, and delivered within the time limit?
  • Potential Impact
    How significantly could this solution improve life within the ALCHE community?

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