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HackTheDivide: Call for Young African Innovators
Competition & Award
Incubator & Accelerator
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 & MealsTravel, accommodation, and meals fully covered for selected participants
- 🚀Incubation ProgramTailored incubation program with I3P for the winning team
- 🧠Mentorship & Ecosystem AccessOngoing mentorship and access to Italy’s innovation ecosystem
- 🎤Presentation OpportunityOpportunity 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
Target Sector
All Industries
Target Location
Africa
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International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), International Labour Organization (ILO), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)