Spotlight Initiative SafeTech Africa HackLab 2026 for Young African Innovators

The Spotlight Initiative SafeTech Africa HackLab 2026 invites young African innovators, social entrepreneurs, and digital rights advocates to submit entries addressing SafeTech solutions. The program identifies, incubates, funds, and scales youth-led digital and community solutions across Africa, with a focus on three priority themes: Safe Physical & Community Spaces, Safe Informational Spaces, and Safe Digital Spaces. Winners receive seed capital grants and access to a post-hackathon support program, including pitching opportunities at regional summits and exposure to investors and development partners.

Seed capital grants (USD 5,000–10,000), pitch coaching, opportunity to present at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit, continental visibility, and investor matchmaking.

Applicants must be 18–24 years old, reside in Eastern and Southern Africa or Western and Central Africa, work in teams of 2–5, and have solutions addressing harmful practices and digital rights.

Submit entries via the official webpage of the Spotlight Initiative SafeTech Africa HackLab.