Build for Impact — CBC Hackathon @ UR-CST

Build for Impactis the first hackathon hosted by the Claude Builder Club (CBC) at the University of Rwanda, College of Science and Technology. Student teams use Claude AI to build working solutions to real, meaningful problems in their community, campus, or country. Every project must be original, grounded in a genuine need, and built entirely during the official building period.What makes this hackathon differentEvery participant is a CBC member who has spent the semester working with Claude Pro, attending hands-on weekly sessions, and developing practical AI skills across disciplines — Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, and more. By the time teams sit down to build, they are not beginners. This is a hackathon built on the conviction that Rwandan students should be creators of AI technology, not consumers of it.TracksTeams choose one of five official tracks and build a solution that addresses a specific, real problem they have personally experienced or witnessed.Track 1 — Biology & Physical HealthTrack 2 — Neuroscience & Mental HealthTrack 3 — Economic Empowerment & EducationTrack 4 — Governance & CollaborationTrack 5 — Creative FlourishingKey DatesBuilding period: April 15 – 20 Submission deadline: April 20 at 11:59pmAwards:Wednesday, April 22 — 2:00pm to 5:00pmVenue: Muhazi Conference Hall, UR-CST, Nyarugenge CampusHow it worksEvery participant registers individually atHere. Teams of three to four members are formed on Devpost. If you already have a team, you are welcome to begin building as soon as the building period opens. After the submission deadline, judges review all projects and select the winners teams.Judging CriteriaImpact Potential — 25 ptsTechnical Execution — 30 ptsEthical Alignment — 25 ptsPresentation — 20 ptsConfirmed PartnersDARHOprovides IoT hardware and embedded systems resources for teams building in smart agriculture, health monitoring, environmental sensing, and beyond, based at UniPod, Muhabura Building, UR-CST.Anthropichas confirmed $1,500 in API credits as part of the CBC Spring 2026 programme, distributed as prizes to winning teams.About CBCCBC @ UR Website·claudebuilderclub.urcst@gmail.com