Name: Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025
Start: 2025-05-14T16:00:00.000-04:00
End: 2025-07-31T14:00:00.000-04:00
Location: Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025

6 months ago

And the winner is...

The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Go to the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 gallery to congratulate the winners and check out all of the awesome submissions.

Even though the competition is over, you don't have to stop coding. Update your portfolio to inform your followers about new projects and get feedback from fellow hackers.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the challenge, please post in the Telegram Channel.

6 months ago

[Project Feedback] How to get to the ADTC semifinals

Dear ADTC 2025 participant.

In line with our promise to provide actionable feedback to participants on their projects, check out this podcast where our colleagues dive deep into the first round of the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025, sharing insights and discussing the innovative submissions received.

They break down the key themes and technologies from the challenge, including AI, IoT, and Web3. Join them as they explore the surprises, controversies, and lessons learned. They also highlight and discuss a few standout projects that did not make the semifinals and share valuable feedback for all the contestants.

To find out…

6 months ago

Finalist announcement scheduled for 6pm UTC on Thursday (Today) September 4th 2025: See YouTube Link

The announcement of our finalists has been scheduled for today, September 4th, 2025, at 6 pm UTC.

The announcement will be streamed live on YouTube using this link:

https://youtu.be/QhhNeCxSts8

We look forward to unveiling the finalists.

Remember, all finalists will attend our live pitch event, where they will face the judges and answer questions related to their project.

The judges will then deliberate and announce the winners live.

Please join us to engage with the innovators and vote for the winner of the Audience Choice Award!

You can register using the link: https://bit.ly/adtc-2025-pitch

Questions?

If you have any questions about…

6 months ago

You are invited to the ADTC 2025 Finals Pitch Event. Chance to win DeepTech Audio Book!

After months of competing, it is now time!

Come and see the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 finalists from across Africa pitch for a chance to win $20K+ in prizes!

A celebration of frontier tech in Africa!

Come and engage with the best early-stage AI, IOT, Web3, and XR projects from the continent.

September 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

Attendees get to vote for the audience choice winner and also stand a chance to win a Deep Tech Audio book

Register now because space is limited.

We hope you’re able to join us!

Questions?

If you have any questions about…

7 months ago

Semifinalist announcement scheduled for 4pm UTC on August 14th 2025: See YouTube Link

The announcement of our Semifinalists has been scheduled for August 14th 2025 at 4pm UTC.

The announcement will be streamed live on YouTube using this link: https://youtu.be/LIF8olgucFo

We look forward to unveiling the semi-finalists.

Also, congratulations to Devpot users shiwanimackdonald , manqobihappy496, and Rehema, the 3 winners of the audio book prizes for completing our feedback survey! You should have received your prize, the audiobook "Deep Tech" by Eric Raymond.

Thank you for giving us your feedback.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the challenge, please post in the Telegram Channel.

7 months ago

Who made the Semifinals? Here is how to find out!

On August 14th, we will be announcing the Semifinalists of the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 via a YouTube broadcast.

To find out the exact time, subscribe to the Africa Deep Tech YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@africadeeptechcommunity

Also, remember our feedback survey closes today. The 1st, 50th, and 100th participants to complete the survey (and provide their DevPost username) will receive the free audiobook : Deep Tech: Demystifying the Breakthrough Technologies That Will Revolutionize Everything by Eric Raymond

Questions?

If you have any questions about the challenge, please post in the Telegram Channel.

7 months ago

Please ensure that your the URL to your Project Report is PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE!

Hello all,

It has come to our attention that several submissions have Project Report URLs that are not publicly accessible.

If yours is one of these, please rectify this as soon as possible or risk having your submission downgraded.

You can test if your Project Report URL is publicly accessible by opening a window of your browser in private browsing mode (or incognito mode) and pasting the URL there. If the contents of the URL are visible, then you have nothing to worry about. If not then please ensure that the URL contents are public.

Questions?

If you have…

7 months ago

Give us your feedback on the challenge for a chance to win an Audio Book on DeepTech by Eric Raymond

Complete this short survey for feedback on the recently concluded Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025, Your response is anonymous and would not factor in any future consideration.

Your feedback will help us make future challenges even more impactful!

If you complete the survey , you have an opportunity to win an Audio Book titled : Deep Tech: Demystifying the Breakthrough Technologies That Will Revolutionize Everything by Eric Raymond

Note: You must have an Audible Account to be able to claim the prize. Please ensure you register for Audible before entering.

The 1st, 50th and 100th Africa Deep…

7 months ago

Let's help you share your project with the world!

Congratulations on getting to the submissions phase of the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025!

We are in the process of reviewing and curating the submissions and will soon publish them on the gallery based on eligibility.

In the meantime, we invite you to share your projects on social media (X, Instagram, Linkedin) using the hashtags #AfricaDeepTechChallenge2025 and #ADTC2025. Also tag our handles @africadeeptech on X and Instagram and Africa Deep Tech Community on LinkedIn.

Doing this will enable us to reshare your project with our community of Deep Tech investors and innovators, thereby giving you and…

7 months ago

Final call for submissions

There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025.

8 months ago

Info Session Recording: Low Power Constrained Computing

Thank you to everyone who attended today's info session on Low Power Constrained Computing.

It also includes a great Q&A session.

If you missed it, you can find the recording here: https://youtu.be/B_C6TUwD2dQ

You can also check out the previous info sessions, using this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeHwvu-UMcz_LyXCUTDtRASs9yDRyULiO

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon or this topic, please post in the Telegram Channel.

8 months ago

Crafting Your Winning Project Report: A Guide

Africa Deeptech Challenge 2025: Your Project Report Guide

Hello innovators! Your project report is crucial for the Africa Deeptech Challenge 2025. It's your project's storyboard and technical blueprint, showcasing your vision, technical prowess, and solution viability to judges (investors, academics, experts).

Judges' Expectations: Section Breakdown

Problem Definition and Context: Clearly define and narrate the problem, emphasizing its relevance and scale in an African context. Use data or anecdotes to illustrate the pain point.

Tip: Frame it as a story. What challenge does your target community face daily?

Identified Constraints: Provide a detailed, quantified analysis of specific resource constraints…

8 months ago

Register for Info Session on "Low Power Constrained Computing"

We continue our info session series for the Africa Deep Tech Innovation Challenge with a session on "Low Power Constrained Computing."

This session is scheduled for Saturday, July 12th, 2025, at 2 pm UTC and will be facilitated by Distinguished ARM Ambassador Peter Ing

Questions?

If you have any questions about the challenge, please post in the Telegram Channel.

8 months ago

Info Session Recording: Documenting hardware projects the open source way

Thank you to everyone who attended today's info session on Documenting Hardware projects, the open-source way.

It also includes a great Q&A session.

If you missed it, you can find the recording here: https://youtu.be/U7yy2lcDC7g

You can also check out the previous info sessions, using this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeHwvu-UMcz_LyXCUTDtRASs9yDRyULiO

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon or this topic, please post in the Telegram Channel.

9 months ago

Register for Resheculed Info Session on "Documenting Hardware the Opensource Way"

As part of the inspiration for the Africa Deep Tech Innovation Challenge, come and learn how to "Document Hardware the Open-Source Way"

This session was scheduled for Friday July 4th 2025 at 2pm UTC and will be facilitated by Oluwatobi Oyinlola, MIT Researcher and also the Guinness World Record Holder for building the smallest ever GPS device

Questions?

If you have any questions about the challenge, please post in the Telegram Channel.

9 months ago

Info Session Recording: Deep Tech Opportunities in Power Management and Computing Part 2

Thank you everyone who attended today's info session on Power Management and Computing Part 2 with Maxwell Maduka.

It also includes a great Q&A session.

If you missed it, you can find the recording here: https://youtu.be/yoeAey86fS4

You can also check out the previous info session, an AMA on the Power Management and Computing here: https://youtu.be/yoeAey86fS4

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon or this topic, please post in the Telegram Channel.

9 months ago

Register for Resheculed Info Session on "Low Cost Computing for Manufacturing"

As part of the inspiration for the Africa Deep Tech Innovation Challenge, explore the problem space in Low Cost Computing for Manufacturing.

This session was rescheduled from last Saturday and will be facilitated by Maxwell Maduka, the Chief Engineer of Terra Industries, a renowned company in the geospatial space in Africa.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post in the Telegram Channel.

9 months ago

Saturday, June 7th 2025 AMA Info Session Recording

Thank you to everyone who attended our live info session on Saturday, June 7th 2025

Again, apologies that Maxwell Maduka was not able to join us for the earlier advertised session.

We did, however, have a great time fielding some great and timely questions from the audience.

You can find the recording here: https://youtu.be/Oizs8nfxQjw

We will announce a new date for the Low-Cost Computing in Manufacturing info session in the coming days.

Stay Tuned!

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post in the Telegram Channel.

9 months ago

Register for Info Session on "Low Cost Computing for Manufacturing"

As part of the inspiration for the Africa Deep Tech Innovation Challenge, explore the problem space in Low Cost Computing for Manufacturing.

This session will be facilitated by Maxwell Maduka, the Chief Engineer of Terra Industries, a renowned company in the geospatial space in Africa.

Maxwell Maduka

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post in the Telegram Channel.

10 months ago

Info Session Recording: Deep Tech Opportunities in Power Management and Computing

Thank you everyone who attended today's info session on Deep Tech Opportunities in Power Management and Computing.

There was a lot of great information shared as well as insightful questions.

If you missed it, you can find the recording here: https://youtu.be/GqNMZWf-noQ

You can also check out the previous info session, an AMA on the Africa DeepTech Challenge here: https://youtu.be/BLL_pPVwwUc

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon or this topic please post in the Telegram Channel.

10 months ago

Register for Info Session on "Deep Tech Opportunities in Power Management and Computing"

As part of the inspiration for the Africa Deep Tech Innovation Challenge, explore the problem space in power management and computing.

Attending this session could inspire you with ideas that could make you a contender for the $4,000 IHS Challenge Prize in the Power Management Category.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post in the Telegram Channel.