Pan African AI Summit Hack-AI-Thon 2026

Overview Applications are open for the Pan African AI Summit Hack-AI-Thon 2026, a pitch and innovation challenge for AI-powered solutions across Africa. Forty teams will compete across six sector tracks: fintech and inclusive finance, agritech and food systems, healthtech, edtech and skills, climatetech and sustainability, and African languages and cultural AI. The pathway includes online screening, shortlist announcements, founder day, and live finals on the main Pan African AI Summit stage at Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana. Selected teams get investor visibility, expert judging, mentorship, training support, and a chance to win a cash prize. Who this is for African founders, developers, startups and working teams building AI solutions for African markets or problems. Organizer Pan African AI Summit Format and location Type: hackathon. Location/format: Accra, Ghana / Africa. Deadline 31 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 Open to registered companies or working teams with a working prototype, MVP, or in-market product where AI or machine learning is a core part of the solution. Applicants should have an African founder, African market, or African problem focus. Previous PAAIS Award winners may not compete again. Applications require a two-minute video pitch, one-page summary, and product links. 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