{"id":29687,"date":"2025-06-05T13:29:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T13:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/?p=29687"},"modified":"2025-06-05T13:32:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T13:32:05","slug":"call-for-applications-africa-deep-tech-challenge-2025-20000-in-prizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/call-for-applications-africa-deep-tech-challenge-2025-20000-in-prizes\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications: Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 ($20,000 in prizes)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 is powered by Future Africa and in collaboration with Ilorin Tech Hub, CcHub, and IHS.&nbsp;The theme&nbsp;Resource-Constrained Computing&nbsp;is a pan-African challenge designed to spotlight and empower the next generation of innovators solving complex problems with limited resources. Whether it\u2019s building AI models on edge devices, designing offline-first systems, decentralized compute or developing energy-efficient tech, this challenge invites you to rethink what\u2019s possible when constraints inspire creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resource-constrained computing solutions focus on optimizing computational tasks when resources like power, memory, and processing capabilities are limited, often in devices like communication devices, sensors, and embedded systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t just about code or hardware\u2014it\u2019s about the journey. We\u2019re looking for builders who can not only create solutions, but also tell the story of how they solved for Africa\u2019s unique infrastructural realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From agriculture to fintech, education to health, participants are encouraged to build in any domain\u2014so long as your solution thrives under real-world constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Requirements<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Build:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Build a working prototype that solves a real-world problem using&nbsp;<strong>resource-constrained computing<\/strong>. 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Use it to refine your prototype, conduct more testing, or kickstart your startup journey.<br>\u2022 2 Months of Tailored Mentorship<br>Get matched with top-tier engineers, product experts, and industry mentors to help you enhance your solution and prepare for investment.<br>\u2022 Direct Access to Investment Pipeline<br>Fast-track conversations with early-stage deep tech investors interested in Africa\u2019s most promising wildcard talent.<br>\u2022 Media Exposure + Feature Spotlights<br>Get profiled across our platforms and partner media outlets, giving your work and your voice visibility across the continent and beyond.<br>\u2022 Post-Challenge Support<br>Continued visibility and support through our innovation network, including startup accelerators, dev communities, and infrastructure partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Second Place, $5,000 in cash, 1 winner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>$5,000 USD Equity-Free Grant<\/strong>: Fuel your growth with capital\u2014no strings attached. Use it to refine your prototype, conduct more testing, or kickstart your startup journey.<br>\u2022 2 Months of Tailored Mentorship<br>Get matched with top-tier engineers, product experts, and industry mentors to help you enhance your solution and prepare for investment.<br>\u2022 Direct Access to Investment Pipeline<br>Fast-track conversations with early-stage deep tech investors interested in Africa\u2019s most promising wildcard talent.<br>\u2022 Media Exposure + Feature Spotlights<br>Get profiled across our platforms and partner media outlets, giving your work and your voice visibility across the continent and beyond.<br>\u2022 Post-Challenge Support<br>Continued visibility and support through our innovation network, including startup accelerators, dev communities, and infrastructure partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Place, $3,000 in cash, 1 winner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<strong>&nbsp;$3,000 USD Equity-Free Grant:<\/strong>&nbsp;Fuel your growth with capital\u2014no strings attached. 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