Nigeria AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol Hackathon 2025 (Up To ₦20 Million Grand Prize))

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Applications are open for Nigeria AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol Hackathon 2025. A 3-day innovation challenge dedicated to leveraging technology to transform Africa’s digital trade landscape. This exciting event invites forward-thinking individuals and teams from across the continent to come together and create impactful solutions that will shape the future of Africa’s cross-border commerce.

The AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol Hackathon is designed to spark creativity and collaboration in addressing critical challenges in Africa’s digital trade ecosystem. By bringing together developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators, the hackathon seeks to solve pressing issues such as e-commerce facilitation, digital payments, logistics, and digital identity management across the continent. The solutions created during this event will help pave the way for a more inclusive, efficient, and accessible digital economy in Africa.

AfCFTA Digital Trade Hackathon Key Challenges

Participants of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Hackathon will address seven strategic challenges aimed at driving innovation in Africa’s digital trade and cross-border commerce:

E-Commerce Policy & Trust: Simplify digital trade rules to boost trust and cross-border e-commerce in Africa.
Connectivity Access: Improve internet access in remote areas to include more people in the digital economy.
Digital Payments: Create secure, fast, and inclusive payment systems, especially for the unbanked.
Logistics & Delivery: Solve infrastructure gaps to improve cross-border e-commerce delivery and logistics.
Youth & MSME Inclusion: Empower youth and small businesses through digital skills and onboarding support.
E-Commerce Adoption: Increase consumer and business trust in online shopping with better platforms and support.
Global Expansion: Help African businesses grow internationally through export tools and digital branding.

Awards & Incentives

They are not just celebrating innovation—they are rewarding it. The AfCFTA Digital Trade Hackathon offers a grand prize pool of ₦20 million, alongside national recognition, global exposure, and real-world impact.

AfCFTA Digital Trade Hackathon Prize Categories

Best Overall Solution: Recognizing the most comprehensive and scalable digital trade innovation.
Most Innovative Solution: For bold, out-of-the-box thinking that redefines possibilities in digital trade.
Best Regulatory Compliance Solution: For solutions that demonstrate excellence in navigating trade and data regulations.
Best Logistics Solution: Honoring groundbreaking ideas that streamline delivery, fulfillment, and last-mile logistics across borders.
Grand Prize Pool: ₦20 Million

Beyond the Competition

Expert Mentorship: Personalized guidance from industry leaders, trade experts, and tech mentors.
Incubation Opportunities: Fast-track entry into incubation programs to scale your solution beyond the hackathon.
Piloting and Implementation: Selected projects may be piloted in real-world settings under the AfCFTA digital trade agenda.
Access to Funding & Investor Networks: Connect with angel investors, venture capitalists, and innovation funds ready to support promising ideas.
Visibility & Recognition: Showcase your project at regional innovation events and gain recognition across the African continent and beyond.