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Are you a student, researcher, innovator, engineer, or entrepreneur passionate about Africa’s energy future?

TheΒ Afro-Hackathon TrackΒ is a specialized innovation platform dedicated to advancing lithium-ion battery technology, value addition, and industrial development across Africa. The initiative harnesses the expertise of African universities, research institutions, and innovation hubs to develop homegrown solutions that support the continent’s energy transition and mineral beneficiation agenda.

The Afro-Hackathon Track, focuses on lithium-ion battery design, applications, and value chain development, with support from partners like AUDA-NEPAD, AMDC, Africa Change Lab, and UNDP.
There will be a multi-stage selection process, including application review, virtual interviews, and an Innovathon that includes a case series. The process ends with a Final Pitch Event at FEC 2026 in Accra, Ghana, on August 25 and 26, 2026.

Who can Apply?

  • Africans aged 15-35
  • Individuals or teams with:
  • Proven concepts (model/simulation)
  • Early-stage prototypes
  • Pilot-tested solutions

Focus Areas

  • Lithium-ion battery design and engineering
  • Battery applications (mobility, storage, off-grid systems)
  • Re-engineering and adaptation of
  • existing technologies Battery value chain development
  • Circularity and lifecycle management

Benefits

  • Winners will receive more than just recognition.
  • Finalists will present their ideas to over 1,000 policymakers, investors, and industry leaders.
  • They will also have access to cash prizes, mentorship, and incubation support through ACEP’s Climate Innovation Hub, while keeping full intellectual property rights over their innovations.

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Application Deadline: 10th July 2026

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METHOD OF APPLICATIONΒ 

Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to Apply.

CLICK HERE TO APPLYΒ 

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Don’t miss this chance to help shape Africa’s energy future and connect your solution with the right ecosystem

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