Africa

Hackathons in Africa

Hackathons are short build events, online or in person, with prizes from organisers and sponsors. In-person places are often allocated by a short application, and judging rewards a working demo with a clear explanation.

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Closing soon: 15 November 2026UGREEN Hackathon 2026 on AI NASUGREENOnline hackathon to build an AI 'Skill' for UGREEN's AI NAS (UGOS). Round 1 needs only a 500-word proposal PDF and a pre-test Skill package, no NAS; up to 30 finalists…$46,000 in prizesUnited States, Canada, Mexico · remoteDetails and how to apply

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