Earning Criteria

• Active Participation in the Hackathon
  • Registered for and took part in Nedbank N*ovation: Ctrl + Alt + Cloud 2025 under the theme of Nedbank Intelligent Hyper-Automation.
  • Engaged across the full two-day, in-person event at Nedbank H-Block, from kick-off to final demos.
• Contribution to Team-Based Innovation
  • Collaborated in a self-formed, cross-disciplinary team of four to five people.
  • Shared ideas, supported teammates, and helped shape the direction of the project.
• Hands-On Cloud Experience
  • Helped deploy and configure the team's own cloud infrastructure during the build.
  • Made use of AWS and Azure credits and solution-architect office hours.
• Application of Technical Skills
  • Contributed to designing or building an intelligent automation solution against one of the seven NIHA tracks.
  • Took part in coding, data work, prototyping, or technical problem-solving during the build.
• Engagement with the Hackathon Process
  • Took part in key activities including kick-off, participant training, and mentor check-ins.
  • Used the Otinga platform and Microsoft Teams to coordinate with teammates, mentors, and organisers.
• Completion of Core Deliverables
  • Contributed to the working prototype, the pitch deck, and the two-minute explainer video.
  • Worked with the team to submit the project before the deadline.
• Commitment to Learning and Growth
  • Picked up new cloud tools and techniques under real time pressure.
  • Reflected on mentor and judge feedback to strengthen both the project and their own practice.