"MTN MoMo's Pan-African Tech Hackathon: Uniting Innovators Across 15 Nations"

Application deadline: October 10, 2023. 

Welcome to the MoMo API Hackathon across various African nations, where innovation meets financial transformation. This dynamic challenge is your opportunity to reshape the financial landscape by harnessing the potential of MTN Mobile Money APIs. Take on this journey and leverage digital technology to enhance financial inclusion and drive economic growth in Africa, particularly in underserved communities.

This hackathon challenges you to create groundbreaking financial and transactional applications. Your ideas have the potential to bridge gaps in financial services and empower individuals with unprecedented access to financial resources.

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Benefits:

By participating, you not only contribute to innovative solutions but also stand a chance to win exciting prizes:

• 1st Prize: USD 5,000
• 2nd Prize: USD 3,000
• 3rd Prize: USD 2,000

Collaborative Opportunity: Form a team of up to four members to maximize your impact. Collaborate with friends or join existing teams for a collective journey towards innovation.

Timeline and Participation:

• Hackathon Duration: July 31, 2023–October 10, 2023
• Location: Online (participate from anywhere)
• Theme: Focusing on a Single Theme
• Authenticity Matters: Originality is key; copied ideas will be disqualified.

Guidelines for Idea and Project Submissions: Idea Submission:

• Idea Title: Clearly stated on the cover page
• Problem Statement: Define the issue.
• Approach: Share your solution and the role of technology.
• Diagram: Illustrate your solution with an overview diagram.

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Project Submission:

• Link to Github: Share your code for evaluation.
• Project Overview: Briefly describe your creation.
• Presentation: Provide a PowerPoint or YouTube video (up to 4 minutes).
• Embrace Creativity: Your innovation must be fully developed during the hackathon.

Join and usher in a new era of financial inclusion through innovation. Let's transform Africa's economic landscape together!

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