Compete. Build.
Win. Repeat.
Discover hackathons, form teams, build projects, and win prizes across Africa. The platform organizers trust and builders love.
Trusted by 2,400+ buildersacross Ghana, Nigeria & Kenya
Companies whose teams have hacked on Hakanow
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The platform African builders trust.
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For Builders
There's a Hackathon Here for You
Whether you're shipping your first side project or your fifth funded startup.
Compete
Join hackathons built for African problem statements — Fintech, AgriTech, HealthTech, and more.
Build
Form a team, get mentored by industry experts, and ship something real in 24–48 hours.
Win
Win cash prizes, cloud credits, and recognition. Prizes paid to mobile money or bank.
Any Format
In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid.
Hakanow handles all three without you needing three different tools.
Build together, in one room.
Nothing beats the energy of a packed venue. Teams form organically, ideas collide faster, and the community bonds that form last years beyond the hackathon.
- Venue management and attendee check-in
- On-site team formation tools
- Real-time leaderboard and judging display
- Hardware and lab resource tracking
3×
higher retention vs virtual
No borders. Global talent.
Run a hackathon that draws builders from Accra to Nairobi to Lagos — all in one place. Async-friendly workflows mean participants can contribute across time zones without friction.
- Async submission windows spanning time zones
- Video pitch submission and review tools
- Discord and Slack integration for teams
- Global participant analytics
12+
countries in avg virtual event
The best of both worlds.
A physical venue anchors the experience while remote participants join seamlessly. Judges can score submissions from anywhere. Winners join the closing ceremony via live stream.
- Unified submission queue for in-person and remote
- Live-streamed judging panel with remote access
- Mixed-mode team formation
- Split prize pool management
2.4×
larger participant pool
Simple by Design
From Discovery to Prize\nin Four Steps
Discover
Filter hackathons by format, region, prize pool, and category. Find your challenge in seconds.
Register & Team Up
Sign up solo or find teammates on the Team Formation Board. Skills matching built in.
Build & Submit
Hack for 24–72 hours. Submit your project before the deadline with one click.
Win & Get Paid
Judges score using weighted criteria. Winners paid to mobile money or bank.
For Organizers
The Full Stack for Running Great Hackathons
From sponsor CRM to judge scoring to prize coordination — everything in one dashboard.
Sponsor CRM
Track outreach from Identified → Confirmed → Delivered with pipeline visibility.
Judging System
Custom rubrics, weighted scoring, conflict-of-interest flags, and live scoring dashboards.
Prize Coordination
End-to-end prize tracking from assignment through winner confirmation, no manual chasing.
Team Formation
Skill-based matching, join requests, and a public builder board for every hackathon.
Live Agenda
Format-aware schedules with Zoom links or room assignments, always in sync.
Analytics & Reports
Post-event PDF summaries for sponsors and stakeholders, auto-generated.
Testimonials
Builders and organizers\nspeak for themselves.
“Hakanow made it easy to run our 300-person hackathon. The judging system saved us at least two days of manual work.”
Ama Serwaa 🇬🇭
Head of Community, Paystack
“I'd never won a hackathon before. The team formation board helped me find the right co-builders. We won first place.”
Emeka Nwosu 🇳🇬
Backend Engineer
“The prize coordination flow is brilliant. Winners confirmed receipt in 48 hours — no chasing, no spreadsheets.”
Wanjiru K. 🇰🇪
Hackathon Organizer
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Your next hackathon
starts here.
Whether you're building or organising — Hakanow is where it happens.