Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2026

Who this is for African AI builders, developers, students, and deep-tech teams. Organizer Africa Deep Tech Foundation Format and location Type: competition. Location/format: Africa. Deadline 25 August 2026 at 23:59 Benefits and support highlighted Review the overview above for the specific funding, prizes, mentorship, exposure, incubation, training, investment-readiness support or other benefits confirmed from the source. Where an amount or benefit is not stated, Tech Kaizen does not invent it; applicants should confirm it from the official details page. Documents and details to prepare - short concept note or pitch deck - prototype, demo, product link or portfolio where requested - team member roles and contact details - problem-solution fit and expected impact - any video pitch, abstract or supporting files requested by the official form

Eligibility Build AI that Africa can own, run, and trust. Gate 1 requires a working prototype, benchmark report, and 2-minute demo. The challenge targets systems that democratize access to low-cost inference for users such as students, clinics, and small businesses across Africa. Eligibility checklist - short concept note or pitch deck - prototype, demo, product link or portfolio where requested - team member roles and contact details - problem-solution fit and expected impact - any video pitch, abstract or supporting files requested by the official form Before you apply - confirm you match the country, age, sector, organization type, career stage, team and deadline requirements - read the official guidelines or FAQ if available - prepare documents in the format requested by the organizer - use the official Details link for final submission instructions - do not rely only on the Tech Kaizen summary for final eligibility decisions