Proposal Submission for 2026 Annual Research and Innovation Conference
The Mission
The EPRA Hackathon is a hands-on, problem-solving lab hosted during the 7th Regional Research & Innovation Conference (RIC). It's designed to turn your data-driven ideas into actionable regulatory tools.
Build practical skills
Inform policy design
Who Should Participate?
- Students & Researchers: From Universities & TVET institutions.
- Tech Practitioners: Developers, Data Scientists, & AI Experts.
- Startups: Innovation teams and tech community members.
Hackathon Challenges
Challenge 1
Optimal Tariff Design
How might we redesign residential electricity tariffs using data variables beyond consumption to protect vulnerable consumers and ensure utility sustainability?
Challenge 2
Transport Carbon Accounting
Build data-driven tools that help organizations convert complex transport activities into clear, measurable emission-reduction actions.
Road to the Pitch
Call Opens
27th Feb 2026
Application
Deadline: 20th Mar 2026
Shortlisting
10th April 2026
Hackathon
20-23 April 2026
Ready to Change Africa's Energy Future?
Submit your team details and a short proposal (Selected challenge, approach, and expected output) to our research desk.
Submit via Email:
research@epra.go.ke
Deadline: 20th March 2026 | 23:59hrs
Deadline for applications is 24-04-2026