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Game of Code 2025: A Human-Centric Innovation Challenge

Game of Code 2025: A Human-Centric Innovation Challenge

Curtin Mauritius recently hosted the second edition of Game of Code, a flagship coding competition that brings together creativity, collaboration, and forward-thinking digital solutions. Following the success of its inaugural event, this year’s edition introduced a powerful theme: “Your Human Twist” — challenging participants to blend AI with human empathy.

The 2025 challenge called on university students to co-develop digital companions designed to support mental health among students, with a strong emphasis on creativity, emotional intelligence, and user empathy.

Eighty students, grouped into 20 teams from five local institutions — Curtin Mauritius, the University of Mauritius, the University of Technology Mauritius, Middlesex University Mauritius, and Polytechnics Mauritius — took part in this high-energy, multi-day hackathon. Each team presented live demos and pitched their solutions to a panel of 18 industry professionals.

Congratulations to this year’s winners:

  • 1st Prize – Team Ctrl C Ctrl V, Curtin Mauritius
  • 2nd Prize – Team Halal.exe, University of Mauritius
  • 3rd Prize – Team Snack Overflow, University of Mauritius

Curtin Mauritius was proud to collaborate with 13 industry partners, including DayForce, Accenture, MCB, Deloitte, and many others. These organisations played an active role in mentoring, judging, and networking with participants — showcasing the competition’s value as a platform for talent discovery and industry engagement.Game of Code continues to grow as a key initiative in bridging education and industry. Plans for the 2026 edition are already underway — promising even more innovation, creativity, and impact.