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Story: Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025 Unveils $1 Million Prize Pool and Global Partnership Network

By Dan Saada

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The Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025 has officially started, bringing together more than 50 global and regional partners and offering over $1 million in prizes.

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This hackathon aims to bring in over 10,000 developers, students, and entrepreneurs from more than 15 African countries.

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The event will run from August 1 to September 30, 2025.

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Africa is leading the way in mobile money, with countries like Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, and Tanzania already using blockchain to improve digital payments.

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One major focus of the hackathon is building blockchain-based financial tools and tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs).

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Participants will also get to work with powerful tech like AI, IoT, robotics, and quantum computing.

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Even though the hackathon is focused on Africa, it’s open to participants worldwide. Developers can join online, and there will also be physical locations—called hacking…

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Everyone taking part will receive training, Hedera certifications, and expert support. Over 100 universities, tech hubs, and incubators, including Tunisia’s DAR Blockchain, are…

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A Shared Vision for Africa’s Future in Web3

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Kamal Youssefi, President of The Hashgraph Association, said that Africa is full of young, talented, and motivated tech minds.

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“This isn’t just about coding—it’s about building a more inclusive future where people can access better tools for finance, identity, and communication,” he said.

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Paulo Tasca from the Exponential Science Foundation added, “This is a great chance for builders, thinkers, and dreamers to get involved in Africa’s Web3 journey.

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The Hedera Africa Hackathon is more than a competition. It’s designed to help new startups and innovative ideas take off.

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This hackathon comes right after other recent moves toward blockchain in Africa. For example, the Afrik Foundation recently reveal a platform that lets people vote on renewable…

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The Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025 is a big opportunity to boost digital innovation across Africa.

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