Nigeria has officially launched the AfCFTA Hackathon 2025, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering digital innovation to enhance intra-African trade. The hackathon offers a grand prize of ₦20 million, along with AWS cloud support to assist winners in developing their final products.
Key Details:
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Event Dates: May 1–3, 2025
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Location: Lagos, Nigeria
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Eligibility: Open to Nigerian developers, startups, and innovators
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Focus Areas: Solutions aligned with the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol, including digital trade facilitation, cross-border e-commerce, and digital payments
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Prizes: ₦20 million grand prize and AWS cloud support ​
The hackathon is organized by the AfCFTA Coordination Office in collaboration with partners such as Ascend Studios Foundation and GFA Technologies. It aims to empower Nigerian tech talent to develop scalable solutions that address challenges in Africa’s digital trade landscape.
Interested participants are encouraged to apply promptly, as the event is expected to attract significant attention from the tech community.
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Click HERE to Apply
