About the Hackathon

The AfCEN–CHAI Hackathon is where Africa's next generation of builders transformed white papers into working prototypes, mentors pushed ideas from "interesting" to "impactful," and judges helped ground every concept in real-world African contexts. The result? A continent-wide laboratory of collaboration and creativity tackling climate resilience, agriculture, energy access, digital services, and more.

These stories capture that journey: the breakthroughs, the tough weeks, the big questions, the unexpected pivots, and the growing confidence that Africa's AI and innovation ecosystem isn't something we're waiting on but it's something we're building together. Watch the inspiring stories and insights from participants, mentors and judges who shaped the AfCEN-CHAI Hackathon experience - lessons and ideas shaping a new era of African problem-solving.