Earning Criteria

• Selection as a Top 50 Finalist
  • Stood out in the Monkey & River Hackathon 2025, a multi-phase national innovation programme powered by Otinga and sponsored by Momentum Life Insurance.
  • Ranked among the top 50 participants from a highly competitive pool based on overall performance and impact.
• High Performance Across Hackathon Phases
  • Demonstrated excellence across one or more key phases: online coding assessment, virtual micro-hack, and/or in-person collaboration during the final event.
  • Consistently applied strong technical skills, structured thinking, and creativity under pressure.
• Excellence in Solving Real-World Insurance Challenges
  • Developed or contributed to solutions aligned to the “Travel Risk Monitoring” theme, focused on real-world digital insurance use cases.
  • Showed the ability to translate complex insurance challenges into human-centred, tech-enabled solutions with practical relevance.
• Leadership, Teamwork, and Collaboration
  • Exhibited leadership, initiative, and accountability within a team environment across virtual and/or in-person settings.
  • Collaborated effectively with peers and mentors, demonstrating clear communication, respect, and adaptability in a high-stakes context.
• Commitment to Innovation and Professional Growth
  • Showed sustained engagement throughout the hackathon journey, including preparation, participation, and submission of required deliverables.
  • Embraced continuous learning, experimentation, and feedback — reflecting a strong growth mindset and commitment to future-focused innovation.