Hackathon Nicaragua– Kronox 2026 celebrates technological innovation

The tenth edition of Hackathon Nicaragua– Kronox 2026 concluded with participants presenting technological solutions for sectors including agriculture, health, tourism, and the automotive industry. The competition featured three main categories: Startups, Advanced, and Amateur.

In the Startups category, the first-place prize was awarded to a mobile platform and application designed for real-time roadside assistance. The tool integrates vehicle clinical history and facilitates transparent quotes between drivers and repair shops. In the Advanced category, the top project was an agricultural system utilizing ESP32 sensors and a mobile application to monitor soil conditions.

Douglas Lara, President of the Unión Nacional de Estudiantes de Nicaragua (UNEN), noted that the initiative saw over 500 teams participate nationally across all departments, with 100 teams reaching the final project preparation stage.