About the challenge

Hack the Weather 2026 is an online innovation hackathon under the theme “From Data to Impact.” Participants will use real-time environmental data from JKUAT’s Conduit Weather Station to explore ideas and build technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges.

The challenge is open to young innovators affiliated with JHUB Africa, working in teams. Participants are encouraged to apply skills in data science, AI, software development, visualization, and other technologies to creatively transform data into meaningful solutions.

The Conduit is part of a wider JKUAT–SPACE-SI initiative combining environmental sensing, space technologies, and digital models to support understanding of water, environment, and climate resilience.

Explore the data: https://conduit.jhubafrica.com/
Learn more about the Conduit & SPACE-SI initiative: https://www.space.si/en/2025/rbmkenya/

Come with an idea, a team, or simply a willingness to build. Use the data. Create something. Make an impact.

• Innovation & Creativity
  Originality and creativity of the idea.
• Impact and Relevance
  Potential to address a real-world challenge and create meaningful impact.
• Technical Implementation
  Functionality, technical execution, and quality of the solution.
• Scalability & Potential
  Potential for the solution to be developed, adopted, or scaled further.