• Organized by Netraa Shah, the hackathon was a resounding success, marking a major milestone in Kuwait’s expanding tech community. The event marks the beginning of a promising future for student-led tech initiatives in Kuwait.
Kuwait recently hosted a groundbreaking event: the first-ever high school hackathon organized by a student for fellow high schoolers.
Held at KTech from March 14–15, the event was a resounding success, marking a major milestone in Kuwait’s expanding tech community. Organized by Netraa Shah, the hackathon was financially supported by Hack Club and backed by the Linux Foundation and CNCF, lending credibility and valuable resources to the initiative.
The two-day event featured three major workshops led by KTech professors and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, focusing on Robotics, Web Development, and Hardware. These sessions equipped participants with essential skills and knowledge, setting the stage for the “Scrappy-themed” project-building phase. Participants were encouraged to apply their newly acquired knowledge creatively, resulting in an exciting array of innovative and resourceful projects.
Peer voting added an interactive and community-driven element to the competition. After a competitive evaluation, the winning team was awarded a cash prize of 30 KD. This peer-judged format fostered camaraderie and mutual support among participants, reinforcing the importance of collaborative learning.
Netraa Shah’s vision and effort in organizing this hackathon reflect a growing interest in tech and innovation among Kuwait’s youth. The event not only provided valuable technical skills but also inspired a new wave of creativity and problem-solving among high school students. This hackathon marks the beginning of a promising future for student-led tech initiatives in Kuwait.
