# Announcing: #AIEduHack Season 2. Hack for the future of education

Following the success of its [first edition](https://blog.hackerx.africa/hackerx-ai-eduhack-2024-winners-event-summary) 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**](https://www.hackerx.africa/), 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**](https://opencampus.xyz/)
        
* **Security support:** Top 3 teams receive **up to 30% audit discounts** from [**Damocles Labs**](https://damocleslabs.com/), 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](https://tally.so/r/mJrEDd) [to join the comm](https://tally.so/r/mJrEDd)unity 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**

* [**SailFish Finance**](http://sailfish.finance/)
    
* [**Open Campus**](https://opencampus.xyz/)
    
* [**EduChain**](https://educhain.xyz/)
    
* [**Damocles Labs**](https://damocleslabs.com/)
    
* [**AFEN Blockchain Group**](https://afengroup.io/)
    

### **Community Partners**

* [**Google Developer Group, OAU Chapter**](https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-on-campus-obafemi-awolowo-university-ife-nigeria/)
    
* [**She Code Africa, OAU Chapter**](https://shecodeafrica.org/chapters)
    
* [**Data Science Nigeria, OAU Chapter**](https://datasciencenigeria.org/dsn-campuses/)
    
* [**Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors, OAU Chapter**](https://x.com/mlsaoau)
    
* [**Bchain Africa**](https://bchainafrica.com/)
    

### **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**](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/ai-eduhack-season-2)

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](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LjWijvHW7uyCi9JxIictE8)

**4️⃣ Spread the word on X**  
Let others know you’re participating! Tag [**@hackerxafrica**](https://twitter.com/hackerxafrica) and use the hashtag **#AIEduHack** to be featured and stand the chance to win a surprise gift.

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