Hackathon: Future in 48
48 hours. Your ideas. Africa’s future. Build a solution that could change how we live, work, and connect powered by AI tools and your creativity.
Build Statement
In just 48 hours, create a prototype that shows how technology can shape Africa’s future. Use the provided AI tools, your creativity, and a problem worth solving. No limits just impact.
Full Description
Future in 48 is a time-boxed challenge designed to unlock the creativity and problem-solving potential of Africa’s builders, thinkers, and innovators.
Participants will have 48 hours to ideate, design, and prototype a solution that addresses real-world challenges or creates new opportunities for Africa. You’ll have access to cutting-edge open-source AI models, such as LLaMA 3, Mistral 7B/Mixtral, Gemma 3 to build faster and smarter, but how you use them and what you create is entirely up to you.
The challenge is open-ended: you can target healthcare, education, finance, agriculture, climate, governance, or even everyday life. What matters is that your solution demonstrates innovation, feasibility, and impact.
At the end of 48 hours, your work will be submitted, reviewed, and recognized. The most promising idea will win cash prizes, visibility, and future opportunities on Build54.
Submission Requirements
• Submit up to 3 supporting links (documents, demos, repositories)
• Additional text content and explanations are supported
• Ensure all materials are accessible and properly formatted
• Review your submission before final submission
In-Person Attendance Required
September 26, 2025 at 05:00 PM
Event Results
View winners and event report
Event Date
September 26, 2025 at 05:00 PM
Prize Pool
$500 + Credits
Cash Prize
$500
Organizer
Build54
Evaluation Criteria
Scalability & Sustainability
15%
Potential to grow and remain impactful beyond the hackathon
User Experience & Design
15%
Clarity, usability, and overall presentation of the prototype
Innovation & Creativity
26%
Originality and creative approach to solving the problem
Impact Potential
18%
How much positive change the solution could bring to people or systems
Technical Feasibility
26%
How realistic and achievable the solution is