UConn Abrahamic Programs Initiative
UConn Abrahamic Programs serves as an academic umbrella that fosters cross-border research collaboration, intercultural communication, and community engagement to explore emerging trends and issues of critical importance in the Middle East and North Africa. It builds on the intellectual foundations of Abrahamic thought and its three monotheistic faiths—which emphasize the value of acquiring knowledge, using reason, and acting with wisdom—complemented by the long-standing Connecticut tradition of innovative thinking and scientific discovery. Abrahamic Programs support peaceful co-existence and regional academic integration in the MENA region and provide an alternative framework for productive on-campus programming and dialogue at the University of Connecticut.
Participating Institutions:
ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
Propose a system to monitor and analyze real-time household water consumption, offering practical solutions for water saving.
Water is the most valuable resource in the world, and it is a limited resource that we are all guilty of taking for granted. With the increasing global population and the ongoing impact of climate change on rainfall patterns, water scarcity has become an escalating global concern.
In response to this challenge, there is a need to manage all the competing demands on water resources so that all of us have enough water for our daily life.
Who can join the event?
The hackathon is suitable for students or young adults at the start of their careers.
100% Online Event
2 DAYS | 24 HOURS | 48 STUDENTS
MAY 14th (12pm GMT) to MAY 15th (3:30pm GMT)
Participation in the hackathon includes attendance at the two pre-hackathon sessions.
Join us for a pre-hackathon session on Zoom!
Hackathon Mentors
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Liat Peled
Strategic Organizational Consultant | Organizational Development & Growth | Change Management | Collaboration Management
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Offir Inbar
Co-Founder @ Maji | Climate and Water Expert
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Ali Abdou
Senior Water Science and Research Officer, EcoPeace Middle East.
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Shachar Rachim
Strategic Visionary CEO | Driving Revenue Growth & large global Investments | Manufacturing | Innovation
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Jeffrey Belk
CEO @ Ocreati Advisors | All Things Wireless
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Wacim Ben Yahya
Head of the Technology Transfer Office, passionate about bio-inspired innovations.
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Lina Rabin
Mentor in TAU Entrepreneurship Center Accelerator and Executive MBA
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Nadav Ullmann
Entrepreneur, Investor | Forbes 30 Under 30
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Amine Saihi
Social entrepreneurship and education expert, fostering community-driven initiatives.
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Tamir Faibish
Software Engineer at IBM
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Danielle Mayron
Marine Ecologist and EcoTour Manager- EcoPeace Middle East, MSc Marine Ecology.
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Najib Mokhtari
Prof in Comparative Literature, religious and MENA region expert.
Hackathon Judges
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Dr. Silvia Noiman
Seasoned Executive and Serial Entrepreneur. Mentor in TAU Entrepreneurship Center Accelerator jumpTAU.
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Dana Gavish
Founder of Yazamut 360 Entrepreneurship Center, Ben Gurion University, VP Entrepreneurship at BGN Technologies.
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Dr. Raphael Nagel, LL.M
Investor. Venture Builder. Dealmaker. Scales businesses. Fixes. Transforms. Delivers results—fast.
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Mr. James Babb
Global Trusted Advisor | Cross Cultural Leader | Financial Guardian | Growth Strategist
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Dr. Abdulla Al Hamed
Managing Partner @ INTERMID | Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) Business Analytics
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Dr. Dana Pousty
Water Treatment Scientist at Tel Aviv University. Co-Founder at SoLED
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Dr. Jamal Boukouray
Director of International Relations & Partnerships, Frugal Innovation Evangelist & Scaleup Acceleration Specialist
Winners
1st Place: Team 11
AQUAACT
Turning passive monitoring into active personalized intelligence.
Anas Elkhabbaz,
Mohammed Aasim Choudhry
Linor Neiman
2nd Place: Team 05
QATRAH
QATRAH is a smart, self-powered device with an engaging mobile app that tracks water usage at the faucet and shower level, using AI and gamification to help households reduce waste and build sustainable habits.
Adam Danny BENMANSOUR
Hiba BENKADDOUR
Dana SALMAN
3rd Place: Team 09
ECOVALUE
An intelligent, modular valve system with real-time app integration that helps households monitor and reduce water usage efficiently at every key water outlet.
Mohammed Isaam
Samarth Dhupar
Sana AbuSalem
Imane Enneya
Fakraoui Ayoub
Agenda
Hackathon Schedule (GMT Time) – Zoom - May 14th, 2025
12:00-12:30
12:30-20:30
12:30-16:30
16:30-18:00
18:00-22:30
22:30-00:00
22:30-00:00
Hackathon Opening
Opening Remarks
Team Breakout & Initial Work
Teams meetings & Brainstorming
Mentors will rotate between teams in Zoom breakout rooms
The list of mentors, their availability by time slots, and their areas of expertise can be found in the link.
Lecture: How to Deliver a Successful Pitch
Suitable for all countries
Mentors will rotate between teams in Zoom breakout rooms
The list of mentors, their availability by time slots, and their areas of expertise can be found in the link.
Team Breakout & Initial Work
Mentors will rotate between teams in Zoom breakout rooms
The list of mentors, their availability by time slots, and their areas of expertise can be found in the link.
Hackathon Schedule (GMT Time) – Zoom - May 15th, 2025
00:00-12:30
00:00-12:30
12:30
12:30-13:00
13:00-14:30
14:30-14:45
14:45-15:30
Team Breakout & Initial Work
Mentors will rotate between teams in Zoom breakout rooms
The list of mentors, their availability by time slots, and their areas of expertise can be found in the link.
Submitting Presentations
Final Wrap-up & Pitch Preparation
Teams finalize their presentations
Pitch Presentations
Each team presents its idea
Break - Judges Deliberation
Judges select the winners
Winner Announcements & Closing
Final remarks and award distribution
* all sessions will be held on Zoom
Hackathon Registration
MAY 14th (12pm GMT) to MAY 15th (3:30pm GMT)
Participation in the hackathon includes attendance at the two pre-hackathon sessions.
Registration is Closed.
Thanks for participating!
