Payments and financial inclusionRegistration OpenSolo or Team
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East Africa FinTech Challenge

Build something that moves money more cheaply, more safely, or to more people than what exists today across East Africa. Mobile money integrations strongly encouraged.

Prizes

๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place

50% of the prize pool + incubation support

๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place

30% of the prize pool

๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd Place

20% of the prize pool

All other participants receive a ranked position and verifiable certificate.

Judging Criteria

Impact
30%
Technical depth
30%
Working demo
25%
Presentation
15%

Judged against clear criteria. Participants receive a private score breakdown per criterion.

Allowed Technologies

Any languageAny framework

Rules

Original work only, written during the event window. Public repository required. AI assistance is allowed and must be disclosed in the write-up.

Entry fee15,000 UGX
Dates24 August 2026 โ€“ 27 August 2026
TeamSolo or up to 4 members
Deadline27 August 2026
CertVerifiable certificate for all

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