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 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
Minimum Winning Prize
Conference
Residential Track
Power Solutions for Residential Customers – Focus on Affordability, Access and Availability
Non-Residential Track
Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Power Solutions
Hackathon Prizes
Winning Team Prize Package
Minimum Winning Prize
Cash prize for the winning team
Additional Benefits:
- Interning opportunities with industry partners
- Sponsorship to design and patent your solution
- Free admission to the Anneru Solutions Incorporated International Conference in 2027
- Recognition at the International Conference in the United States
- Networking with global energy leaders and investors
Hackathon Timeline
Key dates and deadlines for the IASE Hackathon
Ready to Solve the World’s Worst Challenges?
Enable households, AirBnBs and underserved communities to access safe, reliable, and affordable power through community-centered and financially feasible solutions.
Help organizations, including enterprises, markets, clinics, schools, universities and colleges, hospitals, telecommunications companies, data centers, factories and SMEs reduce electricity costs and improve power reliability, availability and efficiency.
For Innovators & Teams
Apply to solve power challenges with your innovative solutions.
For Organizations
Submit your power problem statement for innovative solutions.
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?
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