OESTECH Hackfest 2025 is a premier innovation challenge in Puerto Rico, designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of entrepreneurs, engineers, and changemakers. Hosted in collaboration with the Bravo Family Foundation and Evolving Space Corp., this hackathon brings together students, innovators, and community leaders to solve real-world challenges through creativity, technology, and teamwork.

What makes OESTECH Hackfest unique is its focus on impact-driven entrepreneurship. Over the course of the event, participants will not only develop prototypes and business ideas but also learn how to transform those ideas into viable ventures with the power to shape Puerto Rico’s future. With mentorship from experienced professionals, workshops on emerging technologies, and guidance in business model development, teams will gain a 360° perspective on building solutions that matter.

The Hackfest is more than a competition—it’s a launchpad for innovation. Participants will walk away with new skills, a strong entrepreneurial mindset, and the confidence to pursue bold ideas. Judges and mentors include executives, founders, and leaders from across the island and beyond, making this a rare opportunity to gain exposure, feedback, and connections that extend far past the event itself.

Event Highlights:

• Hands-on Innovation: Design and prototype solutions addressing real community and industry needs.

• Entrepreneurship Training: Learn how to pitch, validate markets, and build sustainable business models.

• Expert Mentorship: Access one-on-one support from engineering experts to help you build your pitch and prototypes.

• Collaborative Environment: Work with diverse peers in an inclusive, inspiring space for creativity and growth.

• Impactful Outcomes: Develop ideas with the potential to evolve into startups, research projects, or social enterprises.

At OESTECH Hackfest 2025, we believe that innovation is not just about technology—it’s about building a better tomorrow for Puerto Rico.

• Creativity & Innovation
  How original and inventive the idea is. Judges consider whether the project introduces a new approach or applies existing concepts in a fresh way.
• Problem Relevance & Impact
  How well the project addresses a real, meaningful problem and the potential scale of its positive impact on communities, industries, or society.
• Prototype & User Experience
  The quality of the working prototype and how clearly it demonstrates the solution through an intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing design.
• Feasibility & Business Value
  The practicality of the solution and whether it has a clear path to sustainability, adoption, and growth in the real world.
• Implementation & Resourcefulness
  How effectively the team used available time, tools, and resources (AI prototyping platforms, design tools, etc.) to bring their idea to life. This rewards smart execution over raw coding.
• Presentation & Storytelling
  The clarity, structure, and persuasiveness of the pitch. Judges assess how well the team communicates the problem, solution, and value within the 5-minute limit.