First Edition Hackathon Thank You Note

The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) extends its gratitude to every participant, partner, and collaborator who helped in successfully bringing the inaugural Eastern Cape Automotive & eMobility Hackathon 2025 to life.

In over 72 unforgettable hours, the AIDC-EC witnessed the power of young minds, industry collaboration & mentorship, coaching, peer-to-peer presence, and convergence to co-create solutions that speak directly to the Eastern Cape’s innovation agenda and retain competitiveness in the automotive sector.

To our partner and venue host, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, thank you for providing not just a space, but a launchpad for our event. To the industry and sector partners, Festo, S4, Wirk, and uYilo, we could not have achieved this without your collaborative support.  

To every Team, Hacker, and AIDC-EC coach - thank you for stepping forward, showing up, and demonstrating what is possible when talent meets purpose.

The AIDC-EC salutes you all. Your energy, brilliance, and commitment have made this more than a sprint - it has become a movement.