Design Thinking Hackathon

مؤسسة "Reins" لتقنية نظم المعلومات وإلاستشارات – رينز

Nathiq Information Systems Technology and Consulting – Reins

العربية

العربية

Design Thinking Hackathon

In an era of rapid change and increasing challenges, the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (MiSK) for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the Rainz Foundation, organized the Design Thinking Hackathon. This hackathon was more than just a tech gathering; it was a unique opportunity for young men and women from diverse backgrounds to come together and share ideas that could transform society. More than 65 participants, with big dreams and high ambitions, gathered in one place, united for one goal: creating innovative solutions to real-world problems.

Design Thinking Hackathon

OVERVIEW

During the first days, interactive sessions and workshops were organized to identify the challenges facing the community. A combination of brainstorming and in-depth analysis was involved, as participants broke down problems into smaller parts and understood the root causes of each challenge. With expert support, the most critical areas requiring urgent intervention and innovative solutions were identified.

Presented solution

Participants were divided into small teams. Each group began exploring ideas using design thinking tools. This phase was full of energy and creativity, as everyone was encouraged to think outside the box and propose new and unconventional solutions. Collaboration and integration between the teams was remarkable, as different ideas combined to create unprecedented solutions. In the next phase, participants began to translate their ideas into prototypes.They used simple materials and modern techniques to create these models.The goal of this phase was to transform ideas into something tangible that could be tested with target audiences. This wasn’t just a technical exercise; it was a challenging experience that demonstrated the power of creativity and teamwork.

Impact

This project proved that Saudi youth are capable of innovation and thinking outside the box, and that the future holds many opportunities for those who have the courage to innovate and take action. The Misk Leadership Design Thinking Hackathon was not just a passing event, but rather a movement toward a brighter tomorrow.

Achieving Market Success: Five of the ideas developed during the hackathon reached advanced market stages, acquiring a large customer base and strengthening Misk’s presence as a leader in innovation.

One Million Riyals Investment: Three of the projects participating in the hackathon received significant investor interest, resulting in investments totaling millions of riyals. This financial support helped accelerate the projects’ implementation and expand their impact.

Improving customer experience: Several ideas were implemented that directly contributed to improving the customer and visitor experience, increasing satisfaction levels and contributing to increased engagement with new services.

Developing digital services: One of the most important outcomes was the launch of new digital applications designed during the hackathon, which contributed to improving access to Misk Leadership services and enhancing engagement with the public.

Promoting innovation in startups: The implemented projects have contributed to consolidating Misk’s leadership position, making it a role model in the innovation and business development sector.

Our Client Review

I am so grateful to have a group like you guys that I have learned so much from.Lecturer Talal Al-Asimi, I cannot thank you enough for your humility and the way you present the subject, even your cooperation with everyone and your culture of transferring knowledge, which is different from the usual.I look forward to attending more camps like this as they have benefited me personally and professionally.Nora Al-Harkan