Hackathon – Anneru Solutions Incorporated

ASI’s Innovative and Affordable Solutions Energy (IASE) Hackathon

Welcome to the inaugural Anneru Solutions Incorporated (ASI) Hackathon for Innovative and Affordable Energy Solutions, a global hackathon focused on generating innovative, affordable, and scalable energy solutions that transform energy access and efficiency in underserved and resource-limited communities. We invite students, academic and industry professionals, government bodies, entrepreneurs, and community innovators to tackle persistent energy problems, especially where infrastructure, financing, and technical capacity are constrained. Participants will design, prototype, and pitch solutions that improve access, reliability, safety, and affordability of energy for households, organizations, and communities.

Solve a Residential problem
Solve a Non-Residential Problem
Submit Problem Statement for Non-Residential Problem

Submit By
July 6, 2026

Don’t miss the submission deadline

Problem Statement

Millions of households and organizations still face intermittent or negligible supply, high costs, and safety risks due to theft, tampering, weak grid infrastructure, lack of access to the grid, and limited technical capacity.

These challenges are magnified in resource‑limited settings, where capital, infrastructure, skills, and maintenance are limited. We call on participants to deliver high‑impact solutions that can be implemented within 6-18 months, show a path to sustainability, and can be adapted across different global contexts, including Africa, North America and underserved areas in other high-income regions around the world.

Why Join the Hackathon

You will be changing the world for good

🏥 Healthcare Impact

“It is estimated that close to 1 billion people in low- and lower-middle-income countries are served by health-care facilities without reliable electricity access or with no electricity access at all.” – WHO Global Health Observatory Database

📡 Telecommunications Impact

“Industry experts estimate that telecom operators use at least 40 million litres of diesel each month to maintain the country’s communications backbone. This amounts to more than $350 million annually in diesel expenses.” – State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report 2025

Fixing the power and energy problem in multiple countries will decrease mortality rates and improve GDP.

Teams Target

$1,250

Minimum Winning Prize

2027

Conference

Residential Track

Power Solutions for Residential Customers – Focus on Affordability, Access and Availability

RESIDENTIAL POWER SOLUTIONS

Solving energy challenges for households and residential communities

Develop innovative solutions to improve energy access, reliability, and affordability for residential customers worldwide.

Example Problem Statements:

a. Reducing electricity theft through smart metering, community surveillance, or incentives

b. Developing microgrid solutions using diesel generators, gas turbines, or renewable technologies

c. Utilizing abundant methane in pit latrines in rural areas safely and sustainably

d. Preventing meter tampering through hardware innovations or behavioral strategies

e. Creating training programs to build a pipeline of certified electricians

f. Expanding local expertise by developing talent pipelines for utility engineers

g. Designing innovative financing or tariff models to improve affordability

h. Upcycling or recycling solar components, batteries, and electronic waste

Apply for Residential Track

Non-Residential Track

Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Power Solutions

NON-RESIDENTIAL POWER SOLUTIONS

Solving power challenges for businesses, institutions, and organizations

Solve power challenges for industrial, commercial, healthcare, and government institutions in Africa, North America and other regions of the world.

Who Should Apply:

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Industrial & Manufacturing facilities

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Commercial Enterprises

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Educational Institutions (Schools, Universities)

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Data Centers

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Healthcare Facilities

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Government & Public Institutions

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Telecommunications Companies

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Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Submit Problem Statement

Apply for Non-Residential Track

Note: Residential and Non-Residential tracks use the same application form. Please select your track in the form.

Hackathon Prizes

Winning Team Prize Package

Minimum Winning Prize

$1,250

Cash prize for the winning team

Additional Benefits:

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Interning opportunities with industry partners

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Sponsorship to design and patent your solution

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Free admission to the Anneru Solutions Incorporated International Conference in 2027

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Recognition at the International Conference in the United States

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Networking with global energy leaders and investors

Hackathon Timeline

Key dates and deadlines for the IASE Hackathon

January 23, 2026

Website Launch

Official hackathon website goes live with application details.

Applications Open

Call for Residential Solutions published. Call for Non-Residential Customer Problems published.

January 30, 2026

February 20, 2026

Applications Open

Call for Non-Residential Solutions published.

Submissions Due

Final project submissions deadline.

July 31, 2026

October 30, 2026

Finalists Announcement

Four finalist teams selected (two from each track).

International Conference

Winning team selected at Anneru Solutions Incorporated Conference in the United States.

October 30 – November 1, 2027

Planning Team

Collaborating to power the future

Ifedi Odinakaeze

Canada

Tasha McCarter, PE, PMP

U.S.A.

Sunday Ajayi

Rwanda

Opondo Broono

Kenya

Dr. Ucheoma Nwaozuru

U.S.A.

Isaac Muonanu

Nigeria

Anne Mwaniki

Kenya

Dr. Kennedy Oyoo

U.S.A.

Ready to Solve the World’s Worst Challenges?

Enable households, AirBnBs and underserved communities to access safe, reliable, and affordable power.

Help organizations reduce electricity costs and improve power reliability.

For Innovators & Teams

Apply to solve power challenges with your innovative solutions.

Solve Residential Problem

Solve Non-Residential Problems

For Organizations

Submit your power problem statement for innovative solutions.

Submit Problem Statement

Team Requirements

At Least One Mentor

Maximum Size: 5 Members

Partners & Sponsors

Organizations supporting the hackathon mission

Partners & Sponsors Coming Soon

We’re currently in talks with organizations and companies who want to support innovative energy solutions.
Check back soon for our official partners and sponsors!

Launching Soon

Interested in becoming a partner or sponsor?