Unlocking the Power of Hackathons within Projects: Why and How?

Kate Smoliakova
Remedy Product Studio
4 min readJul 12, 2023

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It's really nice when you or your stakeholders are seeking ways to foster creativity, encourage collaboration, and drive innovation.

One popular method to achieve these goals is through hosting a hackathon for your project. Hackathons have gained significant popularity across various industries as a powerful tool for problem-solving, ideation, and driving technological advancements.

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Why host a hackathon?

Encourages Innovation

Hackathons create an environment that encourages participants to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems.

Fosters Collaboration

Collaborative problem-solving is a hallmark of hackathons. When participants from various backgrounds, skill sets, and expertise come together, they collaborate, share knowledge, and leverage each other's strengths even if they work individually. This collaborative atmosphere often leads to the development of more robust and well-rounded solutions.

Boosts Employee Morale and Engagement

Hosting a hackathon supports employee creativity and engagement. Hackathons offer participants the opportunity to work on…

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Kate Smoliakova
Kate Smoliakova

Written by Kate Smoliakova

Product Manager. I write about my experience as manager and writer, ADHD and my interests as running, travelling, art and food. https://smoliakova.me/

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