ALCHE — Hackathon
AlchemiHack
Create innovations that solve problems in the ALCHE community
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Location
Online
Duration
6 days
Date
May 20, 2026 - May 26, 2026
About the Hackathon
Create innovations that solve problems in the ALCHE community
OVERVIEWAlchemiHacks 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 Super U vouchers 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.TIMELINEBy 20 May,the call for applications closes.Teams of 5 registered on the platform.20 – 27 May, Teams work on their solutions independently.By 27 May, Teams submit slide deck: problem, solution, plan of action.29 May, Pitch Day at the Piazza. Top 5 teams advance to Finals.5 June Finals during Assembly at the Piazza.PITCH DAY AGENDA — 29 MAY 2025Time Activity 1:00 – 1:15 PM Opening & Welcome — Onyinyechi (Host)1:15 – 2:00 PM Masterclass: Effective Pitching in 2 Minutes — [Mr. Tineyi]2:00 – 2:20 PM Pitching Session — 4 min pitch + 2 min Q&A per team2:20 – 2:40 PM Icebreaker2:40 – 3:00 PM Score Announcement & ClosingPitching format:4 minutes to pitch, 2 minutes for Q&A. Top 5 teams advance to Finals.
Event Details
Format
Online
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Currency
USD
Start
May 20, 2026
End
May 26, 2026
Duration
6 days
Organized by ALCHE
Online · Upcoming
Timeline
May 20, 2026
EVENT STARTS
Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.
May 26, 2026
EVENT ENDS
Final submissions and judging period begins.