Hackathon
Join us for an action-packed week of coding, designing, and innovating! The Hello Tractor e-commerce Hackathon is your chance to build a platform that empowers buyers and sellers of agricultural equipment across Africa.
Your mission: Build a marketplace for second-hand tractors that’s simple, secure, and scales globally.
Important Dates
- Start Date:Monday Nov 18th
- Submission Deadline:Friday Nov 22nd at 23:59 EAT EAT
- Demo Day:Saturday Nov 23rd
What’s in it for you?
- Prizes and Recognition
- Top 3 teams win exciting prizes, including cash rewards and exclusive Hello Tractor swag!
- Winners get featured on Hello Tractor’s social channels and newsletter, showcasing your skills to a broader audience.
- Real-World Impact
- Develop an e-commerce platform that could revolutionize the way we buy and sell agricultural equipment.
- Your project could influence the future of agricultural marketplaces across Africa.
- Networking & Mentorship
- Connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, industry experts, and Hello Tractor tech team.
- Get valuable feedback and insights from experienced professionals during check-ins and demo day.
- Skill Development
- Gain hands-on experience with e-commerce development, from front-end UI/UX to secure payment integration.
- Enhance teamwork, problem-solving, and project management skills in a collaborative, time-bound environment.
- Career Boost
- Add a unique project to your portfolio that demonstrates your innovation and technical skills.
- Get a participation certificate and potential recommendations for your next job or freelance project.
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The Challenge
- Objective: Design and develop a secondary marketplace e-commerce platform for buying and selling second-hand tractors and agri-implements.
- Key Requirements:
- Homepage – User-friendly, showcasing featured listings and filters (price, location, brand).
- User Registration – Easy and secure registration for buyers and sellers, with email, phone, and social media verification.
- Tractor Listings – Sellers create listings with photos, specifications, history, location, and price.
- Search & Filters – Buyers can filter and search based on criteria like make, model, price, and location.
- Messaging System – Direct messaging between buyers and sellers for inquiries and negotiations.
- Seller Dashboard – Tracks listing performance, inquiries, and sales data.
- Admin Panel – Allows Hello Tractor to manage listings, approve transactions, and ensure quality control.
- Add-On Features:
- Dealer Listings – Include a section for tractor parts dealers and related equipment suppliers and connect them to buyers.
- Trained Tractor Operators – A feature allowing tractor owners to browse and connect with certified tractor operators in their area.
Judging Criteria
- Functionality & Usability (40%).
- Does the platform provide a smooth and user-friendly experience for both buyers and sellers?
- Did the team implement all key requirements and features outlined in the challenge?
- Technical Excellence (30%).
- Is the code well-organized and following best practices for performance and security?
- Does the system design demonstrate robustness and efficiency in handling a growing user base?
- Creativity & Innovation (20%).
- Does the platform introduce unique features tailored to the second-hand tractor market?
- How well does the design creatively engage users and enhance usability?
- Presentation & Demo (10%).
- Is the team’s presentation clear and engaging, demonstrating a good grasp of their solution?
- Does the team’s report effectively summarize the project’s core elements, obstacles faced, and insights gained?
Prizes & Perks
Exciting prizes for 1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place
1st Place: 700USD
2nd Place: 300USD
3rd Place: 200USD
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