Announcing: #AIEduHack Season 2. Hack for the future of education
Have an idea for how AI can improve learning? Join the hackathon shaping the future of education in the Global South.
Following the success of its first edition in Enugu Nigeria, AI EduHack returns for Season 2, with a bigger prize pool, global visibility, and expanded support for builders tackling education challenges across Africa and the Global South.
Organized by HackerX, this second edition features a $3,000+ prize pool, post-hack incubation opportunities, and a fully virtual format culminating in a live online Demo Day open to participants across the region.
🚀 What’s New in Season 2
Season 2 builds on the momentum of last year’s edition with a stronger structure and wider reach:
Increased prize pool – Over $3,000 in cash rewards, with dedicated prizes for judge selection and public engagement.
Global visibility via DoraHacks – All projects will be listed publicly and eligible for community support and voting.
Post-hack support – Top teams gain access to mentorship, media coverage, and an entry route into the Open Campus OC-I Incubator and EduChain’s Semester 4 hackathon (with $250K+ in prizes).
Security perks – The top three teams receive up to 30% audit discounts from Damocles Labs, with optional low-cost penetration testing.
🎯 Themes and Problem Areas
AI EduHack Season 2 challenges participants to design tools that respond to real-world education gaps across the Global South, especially in underserved or resource-constrained environments.
Focus areas include:
Offline and low-bandwidth learning tools: Projects that deliver educational content or AI-powered support without relying on fast internet or high-spec devices.
Local language and culture support: Tools that promote indigenous languages or embed cultural relevance into learning experiences.
AI and blockchain for credentialing: Solutions that use emerging tech to verify skills and learning outcomes in a transparent, portable, and trusted way.
Gamified or earn-to-learn models: Platforms that engage learners through points, rewards, or token-based incentives to encourage consistent participation and community-based learning.
Teams working on blockchain-based tools will deploy on EduChain, the official onchain partner for the hackathon. Outstanding projects will qualify for EduChain’s upcoming Semester 4 hackathon and gain access to the OC-I Incubator powered by Open Campus.
🏆 Prizes
AI EduHack Season 2 offers over $3,000 in cash prizes, along with mentorship, visibility, and follow-on support for high-potential teams.
Cash Prizes
1st Place (Judge’s Choice): $1,500
2nd Place (Judge’s Choice): $750
3rd Place (#BuildInPublic + Public Votes): $500
Additional Perks
Global visibility: All submitted projects will be showcased on DoraHacks, with access to community voting and upvotes.
Incubation opportunities: Winning teams have the chance to qualify for:
EduChain’s Semester 4 hackathon, which offers a $250K+ prize pool
The OC-I Incubator by Open Campus
Security support: Top 3 teams receive up to 30% audit discounts from Damocles Labs, with optional low-cost penetration testing.
✅ How to Participate
Participation is open to students, developers, educators, and first-time builders across Africa and the Global South. The hackathon is free to join, but registration is required to access the private community and be eligible for prizes.
Timeline
| Date | Milestone | Details |
| Now – July 26 | Register | Fill out the registration form to join the community and get updates. |
| July 26 | Kickoff | The hackathon officially begins. Teams can start building and list their projects on DoraHacks. |
| July 26 – August 7 | Build Sprint | Work on your MVPs and share progress using #AIEduHack and tag @hackerxafrica. |
| July 27 | Technical Workshop | Learn how to build on EduChain and access onchain deployment support. |
| August 7 (12PM WAT) | Submission Deadline | Submit your GitHub repo, demo video, and short writeup on DoraHacks. Late entries not accepted. |
| August 7 | Demo Day | Showcase your project live at the virtual Demo Day on August 7. All teams will present remotely. |
| August 7 – 11 | Judging & Prize Distribution | Judges review projects. Public voting determines the #BuildInPublic winner. |
| Week of August 11 | Winners Announced | Prize distribution and potential onboarding to incubation programs. |
| September, 2025 | Post-Hack Incubation | Top teams may qualify for partner incubation and larger hackathon prize pools. |
🤝 Sponsors and Partners
AI EduHack Season 2 is made possible through the support of partners across blockchain, education, and developer ecosystems.
Lead Sponsors
Community Partners
Judges & Mentors
Oluwafemi Alofe, CTO, SailFish Finance
Prince Cross, Open Campus / EduChain
Paul Oladimeji, Program Manager, HackerX
How Can You Apply?
1️⃣ Complete your registration via the link below
Register for AI EduHack 2025
2️⃣ Watch out for our email after registering — we’ll follow up with next steps, key dates, and how to join the kickoff session.
3️⃣ Join the WhatsApp community
Connect with other participants, ask questions, and stay updated throughout the hackathon.
👉 Join here
4️⃣ Spread the word on X
Let others know you’re participating! Tag @hackerxafrica and use the hashtag #AIEduHack to be featured and stand the chance to win a surprise gift.
