Apply for Africa Deep Tech Challenge $20k Prize 2025
Applications are invited for Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 to win $20k Prize. Africa Deep Tech Challenge is powered by Future Africa and in collaboration with llorin Tech Hub, CcHub, and IHS.
The theme Resource-Constrained Computing is a pan African challenge designed to spotlight and empower the next generation of innovators solving complex problems with limited resources. Whether it’s building Al models on edge devices, designing offline-first systems, decentralized compute or developing energy efficient tech, this challenge invites you to rethink what’s possible when constraints inspire creativity.
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Join us to build groundbreaking, efficient, and scalable technologies that could shape the future of computing in Africa—and beyond. The most compelling innovators will get funding, mentorship, and access to a pipeline of deep tech investment opportunities.
Requirements
What to Build
Build a working prototype that solves a real-world problem using resource-constrained computing. This could mean low-power solutions, offline capabilities, small-data AI models, efficient edge computing, or any smart adaptation to limited computing environments.
Your solution can apply to any domain: healthcare, education, smart cities, fintech, climate, entertainment, agriculture, gaming and beyond.
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What to Submit
- A functional prototype or demo of your solution
- A comprehensive project report including:
- Problem definition and context
- Identified constraints (e.g. power, data, compute, connectivity)
- Documentation of design alternatives and final decisions
- Tools used (AI, IoT, etc.) and why they were chosen
- Performance tests and benchmarks
- Screenshots or short videos showing your build in action
- A short video (max 2 minutes) explaining your solution and development journey
- Updated documentation and video (if part of semi-final or final round)
Who can participate ?
For you to be eligible, applicant must be 18 or above years and from any of the below Countries:
Eligible Countries
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Congo the Democratic Republic of the
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
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- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (Note: This was the former name of Libya)
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Swaziland (now known as Eswatini)
- Tanzania United Republic of
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Method of Application
All interested and qualified candidates are to apply online through this link https://adtc-2025.devpost.com to beat the deadline on 31st July 2025.
Application closing Date
The application closing date is 31st July 2025.
What To Submit:
1. A functional prototype or demo of your solution
2. A comprehensive project report including:
a. Problem definition and context
b. Identified constraints (e.g. power, data, compute, connectivity)
c. Documentation of design alternatives and final decisions
d. Tools used (Al, loT, etc.) and why they were chosen
e. Performance tests and benchmarks
f. Screenshots or short videos showing your build in action
3. A short video (max 2 minutes) explaining your solution and development journey
Updated documentation and video (if part of semi-final or final round)
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