THE Office of the Prime Minister- Industry and Innovation Unit has opened registration for this year’s Innovation Challenge which is slated for July 4 -6.

Under the theme, ‘Transitioning through Innovation’, the Innovation Challenge (Hackathon) 2025 is a coding/ programming event to promote ICT, innovation in Guyana.

Teams of three persons will be involved in consecutive coding or programming to develop unique Information Technology solutions that can address social and economic issues facing Guyanese.

In addition to having three people in each team (this includes the team leader), the teams must own the copyright or have expressed permission in writing to all pictures, sounds and assets used in the creation of the submission. All software used must be licensed copies. Worth noting, participants accept liability for any copyright infringement.

The teams must apply under a decided group name and submit a list of names along with the identified team leader, and details of the individuals within the group on the registration form.

Innovation Challenge encourages creativity and innovation, allowing participants to explore uncharted territories and develop solutions with the potential to make a significant impact. The Challenge offers valuable opportunities for participants to enhance their problem-solving skills by addressing real-world challenges within a limited timeframe, and encourages adaptability and critical thinking, allowing participants to refine their solutions based on feedback and team dynamics.

Last year’s challenge was centred around the development of an app to help users track and find transportation services throughout Guyana.

This ran from August 30 to September 1, 2024, and featured 14 teams competing for a large cash prize.

Persons interested in participating can visit the Industry and Innovation Unit on Facebook where the registration form can be viewed.

For more details, the unit can be contacted on 225-2880 (WhatsApp included), or innovation.gov.gy

Registration closes on June 30, 2025.