Application Deadline: January 22nd 2021
Applications are open for the Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI) Campus Blockchain Hackathon 2021. The Campus Blockchain Hackathon is an initiative of Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI), to give the students of higher institutions in Africa early exposure to the career and business opportunities being presented by the Blockchain/DLT Digital Innovations. The Hackathon creates a structured and sustainable community that nurtures and empowers awesome developers by providing and democratizing access to knowledge, capital, and mentorship.
This contest asks students from higher academic institutions across Africa, to build Blockchain Applications on Free TON that will add value both to the continent, and to the Free TON network.
Campus Blockchain Hackathon is gradually becoming a house-hold community where blockchain budding student begin their journey from idea to the launching of Start Up.
The Hackathon is planned to engage the academia on everything and anything they need to know about Blockchain Technology. Topics covered will not only give participants a good understanding of the Blockchain and how it works, but will also discuss current and future applications and how they are being implemented to change the world profitably.
TRACKS
- – Fintech infrastructure/Digital Wallets (to help those who do not have access to banking)
- – Human rights protections
- – Land ownership and registry
- – National voting platforms
- – High tech job creation
- – Feel free to specify any other applications that best serve the needs of Africa
You will have fun building stuff (There will be swag too)
The Contest is divided in to country competition, regional competition, then continental competition. Where country, and regional competitions are virtual, while winners of regional competitions will participate physically at the contental competition.
Even if you are a newbie, don’t panic! Some of the best technical experts in the blockchain Community will be there to help you build your project. Come as you are!
Code
You will build. Most of your time will be spent building your decentralized application, from idea submission to product launch!
Learn
Workshops, talks, mentors. No matter your expertise, you will learn something there
Travel
Regional Winners receive all expense paid trip to Visit Rwanda for the Finals
WIN!
Finally, winners get to go home with monetary prizes, plus other supports
Rewards
- 1st Prize 25,000 TONS
- 2nd Prize 15,000 TONS
- 3rd Prize 5,000 TONS
- 4th – 20th Place 1,000 TONS
The Process
Here is how it works
1
Submit Application
- – Meet requirements
- – Fill-in Ideas
- – Submit
2
Get Acceptance Confirmation
- – Notification
- – Onboarding
3
Build
- – Dev Tools
- – Collaborate with mentors
- – Jury Screening
Duration
February 1st, 2021 – April 8th, 2021
The Grand Finale will be hosted at the African Leadership University, Kigali-Rwanda
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the ABI Campus Blockchain Hackathon 2021
