The African Solutions Hackathon

The African Solutions Hackathon is your chance to create real solutions to real African challenges. We’re looking for bright minds from across the continent to build powerful tech and AI ideas that can grow into tomorrow’s unicorn companies.

Join us in Zanzibar. Build something amazing. Change lives.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Young developers and designers

Creatives and problem-solvers

Anyone passionate about tech and Africa’s future!

Entrepreneurs and startup teams

University students (tech, business, or any field)

THE Challange Areas

FinTech

Making money move easier for everyone

Health Tech

Helping governments & businesses work smarter

Energy Tech

Ensure stable and affordable access to energy

Tourism Tech

Harness tourism sectors ability to service all its market segments

Ed Tech / Legal Tech

Achieve educational outcomes and support the legal enviroment

Gov/Business Tech

Helping governments & businesses work smarter

Agri Tech

Smarter farming for food security

Before Expo

Regional hackathons & virtual training session different countries

March 2026

Semi-finalists Mentorship Workshop

March 2026

Finals of the African Solutions Hackathon

March 2026

Grand Prize Awards at the Tech & AI Gala Dinner

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