February 22, 2024 – February 24, 2024

Build For Africa AI Hackathon

The exciting AI Hackathon is here!

At Build for Africa 🌍, we believe in the power of A.I to drive positive change in society. This year's hackathon theme is Exploring A.I for Social Impact.

We encourage AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Software Developers, Economists, Researchers, Analysts & other tech professionals to leverage data-driven solutions to address real-world challenges facing African communities.

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Develop your best idea

Over 1 MILLION NAIRA in cash prizes and AI APIs credits

₦450k

For 1st Place

Cash and OpenAI API credits

₦300K

For 2nd Place

Cash and OpenAI API credits

₦150k

For Best YABATECH submisison

Cash and OpenAI API credits

Collaborators and Partners

Our Mission

Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Social Impact

Build for Africa is more than just a hackathon; it's an open-ended innovation initiative that spans across various issues affecting Africa.

Our primary mission is to aspiring innovators with the tools, knowledge, and resources to make a lasting positive impact through technology and innovation.

Whether you're a newcomer taking your first steps in the world of technology or an experienced innovator looking to push your boundaries, we cordially invite you to participate in Build for Africa. With enthusiasm and curiosity as your companions, we encourage you to embark on exciting projects, acquire new skills along the way, and ultimately take pride in your accomplishments.

Theme: Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Social Impact

How to Approach the Theme

Identify a specific challenge within one of these areas or propose a new area of social impact.

Develop innovative solutions that address the identified challenge using data-driven approaches.

Showcase the potential impact of your project on African communities.

Day 1 Feb 22, 2024

Hackathon Kickoff

Hackathon opens on Thursday, Feb 22nd, 2024 at 9am GMT+1

Join Hackathon Discord

Building

12pm GMT+1: Submissions closes (with video demos included)

10 pm GMT +1: Email sent to top 8 projects for Demo Day

Day 2 Feb 23, 2024

Day 3 Feb 24, 2024

Demo Day & Award announcement

4 pm GMT+1: Demo Day starts

Participant FAQs

While our focus is on empowering innovators in Africa, we welcome participants from around the world who share our mission and want to contribute to positive change on the continent.

Projects will be judged by a panel of outstanding experts from industry and academia based on criteria such as creativity, technical complexity, impact, and presentation. Detailed judging criteria will be provided closer to the event.

Yes, the hackathon is entirely remote, allowing participants from various locations to collaborate seamlessly.

Your video pitch should cover the problem you're addressing, your solution, the impact it will have, and any key features or innovations. Be sure to make a compelling case for your project.

Yes, we'll have experienced mentors available throughout the hackathon to provide guidance, answer questions, and help you overcome challenges.

We understand that not everyone is an expert coder. That's why we'll offer beginner-friendly resources to help participants with limited coding experience get started and thrive in the hackathon.