ZuraHack

Build real products. Meet real builders. Win real prizes.

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About

Most good ideas never leave the group chat.

Zura Hack is where they finally get built. Teams form, ideas turn into working products, and by the end of the event everyone has something real to show.

You'll build alongside people who ship, get guidance from mentors who have done it before, and leave with new teammates, new skills and a project you're proud of.

BuildTurn an idea into a working product.
LearnPick up skills from mentors and teammates.
ConnectMeet the people you'll build with next.

Who it's for

Builders of every kind.

Great products need more than code. Every team is stronger with a mix of skills.

Developers

Frontend, backend, mobile, AI or web3. Bring your stack and ship something people can use.

Designers

UI, UX and brand. See your work come alive in a product built in front of you.

Founders

Test an idea fast, find your next teammate and pitch to people who can help you grow.

Beginners are welcome. No team yet? You can find one at the event.

Tracks

Pick a problem worth solving.

Choose the track that excites you. Final tracks and sponsor prizes will be shared before the event.

AI and agents

Assistants, automations and tools that use AI to save people real time.

Chatbots, copilots, workflows

Fintech and payments

Better ways to send, save, spend and manage money.

Wallets, payments, savings

Web3 and open source

Onchain apps, public goods and open tools anyone can build on.

dApps, protocols, OSS

Developer tools

Things that make building software faster, easier or more fun.

CLIs, APIs, extensions

Design and UX

Products that look great and feel effortless to use.

Interfaces, flows, brand

Social impact

Solutions for education, health, agriculture and local communities.

Edtech, healthtech, agritech
See tracks, prizes and rules

How it works

From idea to demo.

Here's what your Zura Hack journey looks like, from signing up to taking home a prize.

  1. 1

    Join the waitlist

    Get on the list so you're first to know when registration opens.

  2. 2

    Register and form a team

    Sign up solo or with friends. Teams can be formed at the event too.

  3. 3

    Kickoff

    Meet the mentors, hear from sponsors and get the tracks and rules.

  4. 4

    Build

    Heads down. Mentors check in with every team to help you get unstuck.

  5. 5

    Demo and judging

    Show what you built to the judges and the room.

  6. 6

    Awards

    Winners are announced, prizes are handed out and the celebration starts.

What to expect

Build, learn, win, connect.

  • Build something realGo from idea to a working product with your team, then demo it to the room.
  • Mentors on handExperienced engineers, designers and founders help you get unstuck and sharpen your pitch.
  • Workshops and talksShort sessions from sponsors and builders on tools you can use right away.
  • Real prizesTop teams win prizes from our sponsors, plus special prizes for the best builds in each track.
  • A community that staysMeet the people you'll keep building with long after the event ends.

Judging

What the judges look for.

You don't need the most complex project to win. You need one that works and matters.

Impact

Does it matter?

It solves a real problem for real people.

Execution

Does it work?

A working demo beats a perfect slide deck.

Design

Is it easy to use?

Clear, thoughtful and pleasant to use.

Pitch

Can you tell the story?

Explain the problem, the solution and what's next.

Event details

The essentials.

Format
In-person hackathon
Open to
Devs, designers, founders
Date
Announcing soon
Venue
Announcing soon

What to bring

Your laptop Charger and extension A valid ID Your ideas A water bottle Good energy

Sponsors and partners

Back the builders.

Put your brand in front of the developers, designers and founders building what comes next.

Headline sponsor

Own the stage

  • Top logo placement everywhere
  • Opening keynote slot
  • Named main prize
  • Access to every hacker and project
Track sponsor

Own a track

  • Your own track and named prize
  • Workshop or demo slot
  • Logo on site, flyers and posts
  • Judge your track's winners
Community partner

Grow with us

  • Logo as a community partner
  • Mentors and judges from your team
  • Shoutouts to your community
  • Space, credits, swag or food welcome
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See full sponsor details

Hackers

Join the waitlist

Registration opens soon. Add your name to the list and you'll be first to know when spots open.

Sponsors and partners

Partner with Zura Hack

Tell us a little about your company and what you'd like to support. We'll send you our sponsorship deck and set up a quick call.

See sponsor packages

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Still curious? Email hack@zura.com.ng or send us a DM on X.

Who can join?

Anyone who builds or wants to: developers, designers, founders and students. Beginners are welcome.

Do I need a team?

No. You can come with a team or join one at the event. We'll help solo hackers find teammates.

I'm a beginner. Should I still come?

Yes. Mentors will be around to help, and joining a team with mixed experience is one of the fastest ways to learn.

What should I build?

Anything useful. Pick one of the tracks, or bring your own idea. Sponsor tracks will be shared before the event.

Can I start building before the event?

Come with ideas, sketches and research, but write your project during the hackathon so every team starts on equal ground.

When and where is it?

We're announcing the date and venue soon. Join the waitlist and follow @zuraOSS on X so you don't miss it.

How can my company get involved?

Email hack@zura.com.ng. We offer headline, track and community partnerships, plus mentoring and speaking slots.

Ready to build?

Spots will be limited. Get on the waitlist and be the first to know when registration opens.

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