Overview of the Hackathon
The AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol Hackathon 2025 is a landmark event aimed at accelerating Africa's digital trade capabilities and contributing to the realization of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
With Africa's diverse economies, innovation in digital trade is crucial to unlocking cross-border commerce opportunities and economic growth across the continent.
This hackathon is not just a competition—it's an opportunity for Africa's brightest minds to come together and develop transformative solutions that will shape the future of digital trade, focusing on key sectors such as e-commerce, digital payments, and logistics.
By tackling critical challenges in these areas, the hackathon will help Africa build a more inclusive, efficient, and accessible digital economy, empowering businesses and consumers alike to fully participate in the global market.
Key Objectives
The AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol Hackathon is designed to achieve the following objectives:
Develop solutions for e-commerce
Create tools that streamline cross-border e-commerce transactions and facilitate regulatory compliance for African businesses.
Enhance digital payments
Build secure, efficient, and inclusive payment systems to enable seamless digital transactions across African countries.
Empower MSMEs
Innovate solutions that address the specific needs of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, fostering their growth and participation in digital trade.
Innovate in digital identity management
Develop secure and trusted digital identity solutions to facilitate seamless, cross-border trade and ensure trust among digital users.
Address last-mile connectivity issues
Innovate solutions that overcome connectivity challenges, ensuring access to digital trade opportunities for businesses and consumers, even in remote regions.
Strengthen logistics infrastructure
Create solutions that optimize trade logistics and supply chain processes, making it easier for African businesses to access global markets.
Join Us in Shaping Africa's Digital Trade Future
Be part of this transformative event and contribute to the growth of digital trade across Africa.
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Connectivity Access
Digital Payments
Logistics & Delivery
Youth & MSME Inclusion
Global Expansion
E-Commerce Adoption