Macon Black Tech today formally announced applications are now open for the first-ever MaconThon, which will begin January 9. Applications are due December 17: https://www.maconthon.com/application

The three-month intensive program invites community-minded, creative, entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial,  tech-curious residents of Macon-Bibb/ Middle Georgia to explore social and economic challenges felt by their community while providing them with access to resources and mentorship.

Thirty selected “Community Champions” will participate in a hybrid virtual/in-person learning community with sessions occurring biweekly through March 2022. Participants will benefit from office hours, workshops, mentorship opportunities, and educational sessions led by innovation experts, Investors, servant leaders, allowing participants to hone in on their unique skills while creating tech -enabled solutions for the community.

Event sponsors and partners include Knight Foundation, Black Innovation Alliance, Village Capital, The Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Macon-Bibb, Middle Georgia Regional Library, Mercer University, Mercer Innovation Center, Atrium Health Navicent, Macon Mental Health Matters, Hero Academy, and NewTown Macon.

“ As a founder myself, I have often asked myself the following questions: 

•  What problem am I solving?

•  How Might I go about solving it?

To grow or refine a solution, we need community and a safe space. MaconThon℠ is here to do just that.” said Christele Parham the founder.

Community insights and inputs are essential to the design of impact-driven solutions. Whether applicants are fine-tuning their understanding of a problem within their community or in the early stages of ideation, MaconThon℠ is here to help them do so confidently by creating a space for disruptive thinkers who love their community just as much as we do. 

The program will conclude with participants presenting their solution to the community at Demo Day scheduled for March 25th. Teams will pitch their solution to judges for a chance to win a prize.

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Interested teams and solo creatives can find more program information and the application at https://www.maconthon.com/