NextGen Developers Hackathon 2025 for Young Africans (up to N10,000,000 in prizes)

Organized by the Better Africa Foundation, this hackathon is part of a broader mission to create inclusive pathways for young Africans to thrive in the digital economy. With mentorship, training, and funding support, participants will build cutting-edge solutions across themes like DeFi payments, identity and governance, social impact, Al inclusion, and sustainability - all on the Cardano blockchain. This is a launchpad for ideas, a hub for future founders, and a platform where your voice matters in shaping the next era of innovation in Africa.

Tracks & Challenges

1. DeFi & Payments: Build seamless financial solutions for Africa.
2. AI & Blockchain Fusion: Explore the intersection of AI and Cardano
3. Identity & Governance: Create secure digital identity systems
4. Social Impact & Sustainability: Use blockchain to solve Africa's biggest challenges

Eligibility Criteria for NextGen Developers Hackathon 2025 for Young Africans (up to N10,000,000 in prizes)

1. Open to Undergraduate & Early-Career Developers interested in blockchain/Web3 and eager to build on Cardano - If you're currently in school or have less than 3 years of development experience, you're eligible.
2. Team Up or Go Solo - Participate alone or in teams of up to 4 members.
3. All skill levels welcome - Whether you're a beginner or an expert, they'll help you succeed.
4. Innovators & problem-solvers with a passion for decentralized technology.
5. West African communities seeking blockchain-powered solutions.

Judging Criteria

Projects will be judged based on:

1. Innovation & Creativity - Originality and uniqueness of the idea.
2. Technical Implementation - Proper use of Cardano blockchain technologies.
3. Impact & Use Case - Relevance and potential real-world application.
4. Feasibility & Scalability - Can the solution be expanded or improved?
5. Presentation & Documentation - Clarity in project explanation and submission.

Benefits of NextGen Developers Hackathon 2025 for Young Africans (up to N10,000,000 in prizes)

1. Cash Prizes - Top teams receive monetary rewards (up to N10,000,000)
2. Incubation & Mentorship - Selected projects get support to scale their solutions.
3. Exposure & Recognition - Get featured in media reports, investor pitches, and blockchain communities.
4. Conference Tickets - Gain early access to other Cardano blockchain summits and networking events.

How to Apply

Application Date and Process

1. Step 1: Register - Sign up as an individual or with a team before [Registration Deadline].
2. Step 2: Team Matching (If Needed)—No team? No problem! They will help you find a crew of like-minded builders
3. Step 3: Join the pre-hackathon training workshops to prepare.
4. Step 4: Hack & Build - Get your challenge statement, start coding, and bring your project to life.
5. Step 5: Pitch & Win - Present your final product to our panel of expert judges and compete for the N10,000,000 prize pool!

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Application Deadline

09 June, 2025

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