Civic Hive’s Hack4Democracy Hackathon Program 2025

About

Civic Hive's Hack4Democracy Hackathon Program 2025 is a platform for CivicTech innovators, activists, and organizations in West Africa to collaborate and develop cutting-edge digital solutions that enhance citizen participation in democratic processes, promote transparency, combat misinformation, and strengthen e-governance, with selected participants receiving fully funded support.

Benefits

• Fully funded logistics and accommodation for participating organizations within West Africa
• Take off grants and technical support to develop and launch products
• No participation fees for selected applicants
• Civic Hive will be responsible for transportation, accommodation, and meals during the hackathons and summit period.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be residents or citizens of one of the 15 West African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo
• Applicants of all ages are welcome, but the hackathon also encourages applications from organizations from Sahelian Countries such as Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger
• While technical skills are highly encouraged, non-technical participants with experience in governance, political activism, civic education, or communication are equally welcome to ensure the solutions are aligned with real-world needs
• Participants must be proficient in English or French to effectively collaborate with others, engage in discussions, and present their solutions.