PNG National Digital ID
Hackathon 2026
The next generation of PNG innovators starts here. Build Digital ID solutions that matter for real people, real communities, real impact.
REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 21, 2026
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About the 2026 Edition
The PNG National Digital ID Hackathon returns in 2026! The second edition of the PNG National Digital ID Hackathon is organized by the Department of ICT, Government of Papua New Guinea, in partnership with MSC (MicroSave Consulting).
The PNG National Digital ID Hackathon 2026 aims to identify and test new use cases of SevisPass across various sectors and strengthen local capacity in digital public infrastructure (DPI). This year, the National Digital ID Hackathon will feature two key tracks, which are the Higher Education Institution track and the Financial Services track.
Explore Hackathon Tracks
Select the track that best fits your team's profile and impact goals.
Higher Education Institution Track
The HEI track of PNG National Digital ID Hackathon 2026 follows a comprehensive, three-phase program designed to maximize innovation, learning, and impact.
Entry Requirements
- 2-4 members per team
- Minimum 1 female participant
- Undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students
Financial Services Track
The Financial Services (FS) Track of the PNG National Digital ID Hackathon 2026 aims to enhance financial inclusion in Papua New Guinea.
Entry Requirements
- 2-4 members per team
- Financial sector players
- Entities legally registered in Papua New Guinea
Reward for Innovation
Beyond the glory, we empower the winners to scale.
SevisPass Pre-Incubation
Access to SevisPass pre-incubation program from DPI CoE and MSC
DICT Internships
Internship with DICT, Govt of PNG + opportunity to pilot your SevisPass use-case
Goodies & Prizes
Exciting goodies and prizes for winning teams
Certificate
Certificate of achievement for all finalists
Mentorship
Access to mentorship and networking opportunities
Get Involved
We welcome public and private sector entities and multilateral organizations that want to support Papua New Guinea's digital transformation journey to partner with us.
If your organization wishes to leverage this platform to explore SevisPass use cases for secure authentication, KYC, and digital service delivery, you can engage through the following partnership opportunities
Provide mentorship and technical training.
Support pre-incubation program for top teams.
Deliver expert sessions to the participants
Provide internships to finalists from the HEI track.