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$20,000 total prize pool (equity-free grants)
A pan-African hackathon designed to spotlight and empower the next generation of innovators solving complex problems with limited resources. Focused on resource-constrained computing: AI models on edge devices, offline-first systems, decentralized compute, and energy-efficient tech.
Share of $20,000 in equity-free grants
Tailored mentorship from deep tech experts
Direct investor access and investment pipeline
Visibility across global tech networks
6-month post-challenge technical support (Oct-March)
Media exposure through Africa Deep Tech Foundation channels
AI models on edge devices
Offline-first systems
Decentralized compute solutions
Energy-efficient technology
IoT for resource-constrained environments
Low-power computing solutions
Innovators building technology solutions that work under constraints — offline, edge computing, low-power, limited memory. AI/ML founders solving real African problems with resource-efficient approaches.
Tailored mentorship, direct investor access, visibility across global networks, technical support to scale innovations (Oct-March post-challenge support period)
2025 edition is concluded. No 2026 challenge announced yet. The organization is active (conference in Feb 2026) but the challenge cycle is annual and not yet open.
Unique angle: building tech that works under constraints (offline, edge, low-power). Strong for AI/ML founders in Africa. The conference (Feb 2026) is a great networking opportunity even if the challenge hasn't opened. Winners get post-challenge support for 6 months.
2023
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
2025 winners include FarmSpeak (solar-powered IoT for livestock monitoring). 8 finalist teams pitched at live finals from 421 submissions across 14+ countries.