Kgolo AI Takes Top Prize at Absa Botswana and GirlCode Hackathon

Kgolo AI Takes Top Prize at Absa Botswana and GirlCode Hackathon. Kgolo AI has been named the overall winner of the Absa Bank Botswana and GirlCode Hackathon after developing an adaptive learning platform designed to provide personalised and sensory-friendly learning experiences for neurodivergent students.

The hackathon brought together young women in technology to develop solutions addressing real-world challenges in FinTech, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Kgolo AI secured first place with its education-focused solution, which uses technology to respond to the individual learning needs of neurodivergent students. The platform is designed around personalised learning experiences and sensory-friendly approaches.

Tech Titans finished in second place with an AI-powered shopping platform. The solution is aimed at helping consumers make more informed purchasing decisions while connecting retailers with shoppers showing high purchase intent.

C 4 Systems claimed third place with AgriWise, an agricultural solution that uses data to support agripreneurs in making informed decisions and reducing avoidable losses.

The results highlighted the range of technology solutions developed during the hackathon, with participants addressing challenges in education, retail and agriculture.

The initiative was organised by Absa Bank Botswana and GirlCode as a platform for young women to develop technology-based solutions and explore opportunities in innovation and entrepreneurship.

The hackathon also provided participants with an opportunity to apply their technical skills to practical challenges across several technology fields.

Kgolo AI’s winning solution placed its focus on education and neurodivergent learners, while the second and third-place solutions addressed consumer shopping and agricultural decision-making respectively.

The initiative reflects the organisers’ focus on creating opportunities for women in technology and supporting young innovators as they develop solutions to real-world challenges.