We’re inviting experienced professionals, industry leaders, and tech enthusiasts to be judges at Innovista Hackathon 1.0! This is your chance to play a key role in evaluating innovative projects during our hackathon.

Why Judge at Innovista Hackathon 1.0?

​As a judge, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• ​Evaluate groundbreaking projects by talented hackathon participants.
• ​Influence the future of tech, from healthcare data, AI, Machine Learning to FinTech, by providing feedback to the next generation of innovators.
• ​Network with fellow judges, mentors, and tech professionals.
• ​Shape the direction of emerging technologies by rewarding the most innovative solutions.

Judges for Innovista Hackathon 1.0 must possess a strong professional background in either healthcare technology or financial innovation, with a clear track record of contributing to forward-thinking solutions in their domain. While their degrees will come into play, however, we are interested in professionals with experience evaluating startups, tech projects, or research initiatives, particularly those at the intersection of emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, biotech, digital health, or fintech. Ideal candidates must demonstrate the ability to assess innovation not just for technical merit but also for societal impact, ethical grounding, and scalability. Additionally, judges must be impartial, able to provide constructive feedback, and committed to upholding the integrity and collaborative spirit of the event. A history of mentoring or engagement with hackathons, accelerators, or innovation ecosystems is a valuable plus.