HackTheDivide: Call for Young African Innovators

About

The #HackTheDivide hackathon invites young African innovators to collaborate on inclusive tech solutions addressing youth employment and digital inclusion, culminating in a two-day event in Nairobi with full support for travel and accommodation, and a chance to win a tailored incubation program in Italy, fostering local innovation and global impact.

Benefits

• Travel, accommodation, and meals fully covered for selected participants
• Tailored incubation program with I3P for the winning team
• Ongoing mentorship and access to Italy’s innovation ecosystem
• Opportunity to present solutions at a broadcast event in Turin

Eligibility Criteria

• Young innovators aged 18–35 from 25 African countries including Algeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, and others
• Focus on digital solutions for youth employment, digital inclusion, and labour mobility