U.S.-Africa Tech Challenge 2026: Applications are invited from technologists across Africa for the U.S. – Africa Tech Challenge 2026. The deadline for the submission of applications is 28th February 2026.
The U.S. – Africa Tech Challenge invites technologists from across Africa to submit an application to present their solution against disinformation and propaganda to an audience of government, civil society, and private sector stakeholders.
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U.S.-Africa Tech Challenge 2026.
The Challenge is being held as a two-part virtual event. Part I will take place virtually in April 2026 where the selected organizations will be given up to 25 minutes to present their solution to a closed audience, followed by a question and answer session from a panel of judges. Part II will take place on the margins of East Africa Com on 11-12 May 2026, one of the premier events for digital communications, and will provide participants with an opportunity for virtual networking and partnership-building. East Africa Com is part of the Connecting Africa series with AfricaCom.
Eligibility
- The U.S. – Africa Tech Challenge aims to advance the development of promising and innovative technologies against disinformation and propaganda across Africa. As such, only submissions from companies domiciled and headquartered in Africa will be considered.
U.S. – Africa Tech Challenge Prize
- Up to three organizations will be selected as winners of the Challenge and will receive funding totalling $250,000 USD.
How to Apply for U.S.-Africa Tech Challenge
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The application period is now open and will close on February 28, 2026. Please email africatechchallenge@disinfocloud.com for details on eligibility and application instructions.
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