Maldives Youth Hackathon

#YouthHack25 was officially inaugurated this evening at Youth Hub Malé, with Quran recitation, welcoming remarks, a highlight video by Women in Tech Maldives, and opening remarks by Minister Ibrahim Waheed. @womenintechmv @YouthGovMv @OoredooMaldives @digitalgovmv

KOBA instantly connects players to local sports lobbies find partners for any sport, join games, earn points, and redeem them for real-world discounts. @womenintechmv @YouthGovMv

KOBA instantly connects players to local sports lobbies find partners for any sport, join games, earn points, and redeem them for real-world discounts. @womenintechmv @you

Big congrats to Second Place winners of Youth Hackathon 2025: WaveMinds. Fannu Foshi brings it together: a single platform where creators can launch, showcase, and raise funds to turn ideas into something real. @womenintechmv @y

Thaana Typer flips the script with a fun, engaging Dhivehi typing game that makes using Thaana natural, easy, and enjoyable. Smart idea. Strong impact. Well done #YouthHack25 #YouthHackMV

Thaana Typer flips the script with a fun, engaging Dhivehi typing game that makes using Thaana natural, easy, and enjoyable. Smart idea. Strong impact. Well done #YouthHack25 #YouthHackMV

Finally, we extend our sincere gratitude to our main sponsor of Youth Hack 2025, @OoredooMaldives for their continuous support throughout the tournament and for their unwavering commitment to empowering young people.

We thank both the mentors and the judging panel for their time, dedication, and valuable contributions throughout the hackathon

Youth Hack 2025 has successfully concluded, crowning SEA STAG as the champion. Wavemind secured second place, while SickSaySeven claimed third. We thank all participants for making this hackathon truly memorable

The countdown is on! Tonight at 8:30, we’ll crown the Youth Hackathon champion, taking home MVR 100,000.

Last night, our hack participants met with mentors for a boost of guidance and momentum.

The closing ceremony will be broadcasted live on PSM News & PSM AIR

Final Pitch Order is set ✅ Pitching and judging is about to begin. Good luck, teams! Go get it! 💪🏆 #YouthHackMV #YouthHack25

#MeetJudge Shabeen Ali is a senior technology and telecommunications leader with over 32 years of experience, including more than two decades in the telecom sector. #YouthHackMV #YouthHack25 @womenintechmv @YouthGovMv

#MeetJudge Mohamed Shamheel is the Founder and CEO of Loopcraft, a leading Maldivian design-tech company focused on building products that bring together design, technology, and AI. #YouthHackMV #YouthHack25 @shamheel @womenintechmv @YouthGovMv

#MeetJudge Saudath Afeef is a dedicated clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in mental health and community service. #YouthHackMV #YouthHack25 @womenintechmv @YouthGovMv

#MeetJudge Aishath Nurain Janah is a Chartered Accountant and experienced business leader bridging corporate, startup, and philanthropic sectors.#YouthHackMV #YouthHack25 @womenintechmv @YouthGovMv

#MeetJudge Aminath Farshana is a seasoned software engineer and technology leader working at the intersection of AI, digital transformation, and DevSecOps. #YouthHackMV #YouthHack25 @AminathFarshana @womenintechmv @YouthGovMv

Final countdown of submission forms and code freeze complete. #YouthHackMV #YouthHack25