The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Organizes the Parametric Lamp Hackathon for University Students

• A total of 14 university students, aged between 19 and 24, participated in the hackathon.
• During the hackathon, participants designed smart lamps using advanced technologies such as 3D parametric modeling, the Internet of Things (IoT), and digital fabrication.
• The two winning teams received valuable prizes offered by Studio 5 and Voltatt, the hackathon’s technology partner.

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), represented by Studio 5 initiative, in collaboration with FROMM.Lab, organized the “Parametric Lamp” hackathon from April 23 to 26, 2025, at the Qatar’s epicenter for innovation and entrepreneurship in design, fashion and tech (M7).

The Parametric Lamp Hackathon is an innovative educational event that aims to integrate hands-on learning with technological creativity. During this event, university students and those interested in digital fabrication come together to design smart lamps capable of connecting to other devices through Internet of Things (IoT), enabling automated and human-independent operations. Participants received practical training on cutting-edge digital fabrication tools such as 3D printing, modeling, and programming smart devices—guided by expert mentors and specialists. The event also emphasized sustainability and energy efficiency in the developed designs.

A total of 14 students from various university majors participated in the hackathon. The event targeted university students aged 19 to 24 to enhance their practical skills in emerging technology. It featured intensive training in 3D parametric modelling techniques, digital fabrication.

The hackathon, organized in partnership with Voltaat, a company specializing in digital fabrication solutions, and M7 Center, offering a rich experiential learning environment that combines technical creativity with hands-on training. aimed to support building an innovative digital society by equipping youth with advanced skills and providing specialized training opportunities in emerging technologies.

The program featured intensive workshops and mentorship sessions led by experts from Studio 5 and FROMM.Lab, focusing on digital design principles, smart device programming, and modern fabrication tools. Sustainability and energy efficiency standards were central to prototype development.

Commenting on the event, Ms. Nouf Abdulaziz Al-Haddad, Section Head of the Digital Competencies at MCIT and Project Manager of Studio 5, emphasized that the Parametric Lamp Hackathon marks a pivotal milestone in advancing youth digital skills. She elaborated that this initiative is part of MCIT’s ongoing efforts to fulfill the goals of the Digital Agenda 2030 by creating advanced learning environments that provide hands-on access to modern technologies—especially for students who may not have access to such resources. Al-Haddad added “MCIT is committed to supporting and empowering young talents, enabling them to navigate the digital world through training programs that keep pace with technological change and open new opportunities for innovation and leadership.”

The hackathon concluded with the awarding of two winning teams, whose projects stood out for their innovative concepts and precision in digital fabrication, outperforming six other participating teams. The winners received valuable awards, including access to Studio 5’s lab and its advanced equipment and a 3D printing pen from Voltaat, enabling them to continue developing their projects and transform them into viable prototypes in the future.