Edition 2026 · Now open for entriesMTN Tɛkyerɛma Pa Hackathon
Sponsored by MTN Ghana, the 2026 edition brings together Ghana’s brightest minds to build scalable, inclusive digital solutions that bridge the communication gap for underserved communities.
Host
University of Ghana
Sponsor
MTN Ghana
Timeline
Jul 20 to Oct 30, 2026
Grand Finale
Oct 30, 2026
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2,500+
Applicants
120
Finalists
30
Mentors
12
Tracks
Timelines
Pre-Hackathon
- RegistrationJuly 20 – August 10, 2026
- Awareness Campaign & Team OutreachAugust 3 – August 10, 2026
- Online BootcampAugust 11 – 31, 2026
- Ideation Sprint & Mentor ReviewsSeptember 1 – October 23, 2026
Hackathon Week
- In-person MentoringOctober 26 – 29, 2026
- Grand FinaleOctober 30, 2026
Post-Hackathon
- Post-Hackathon Follow-upNovember 1 – December 10, 2026
Prizes
Compete for cash rewards and category honours.
1st Prize
GH₵70,000
2nd Prize
GH₵20,000
3rd Prize
GH₵10,000
Other Prizes
- Best Digital Experience Innovation
- Best Financial Inclusion Solution
- Best Female-Led Team
- Best Agentic AI Solution
Impact Tracks
Where will you make your mark?
Fintech For All
Designing financial tools for the unbanked, leveraging USSD, voice recognition, and offline blockchain solutions to ensure no one is left behind.
Rural Health
Connecting remote clinics to urban specialists via low-bandwidth telemedicine platforms.
Agri-Logistics
Optimizing the supply chain for smallholder farmers using IoT and predictive analytics.
The Open Track
Have a solution that doesn’t fit a box? Our wild-card track welcomes any radical innovation targeting digital inclusion in West Africa.
Resources
Watch the awareness session and download the materials.
Awareness Campaign · Live session
The 2025 Retrospective
Relive the energy and innovation from last year’s event.
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