Organization: Kifiya Financial Technology
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
About Kifiya Inspire Hackathon V4 2026
The Kifiya Inspire Hackathon V4 2026 is a premier innovation challenge designed to catalyze the next generation of digital financial solutions. Organized by Kifiya Financial Technology, this event brings together developers, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers to tackle real-world financial challenges through technology. Whether you are a seasoned software engineer or an aspiring fintech enthusiast, this hackathon provides the ideal platform to showcase your skills and build scalable products that can drive financial inclusion in Ethiopia and beyond.
Hackathon: ‘Kifiya Inspire Hackathon V4 2026’ organized by Kifiya Financial Technology. Dates: Aug 14, 2026. about 8 hours left. Prize: $623. Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Themes: Fintech. Registrations: 20.
Event Highlights and Themes
The central theme for this edition is Fintech. Participants are encouraged to explore various sub-sectors, including:
- Digital Payments: Creating seamless, secure, and accessible payment gateways.
- Micro-lending & Credit Scoring: Leveraging data to provide credit to the unbanked.
- InsurTech: Innovating insurance delivery for small-scale farmers and businesses.
- Financial Literacy Tools: Developing apps that help users manage their finances more effectively.
With a focused timeline and a competitive prize pool of $623, the event is designed to push participants to iterate quickly and deliver a working prototype that solves a specific pain point in the current financial ecosystem.
Why You Should Participate
Joining the Kifiya Inspire Hackathon isn’t just about the prize money. It is an opportunity to:
- Network: Connect with industry experts from Kifiya Financial Technology and other tech leaders in Addis Ababa.
- Mentorship: Receive guidance on how to turn a hackathon project into a viable business venture.
- Impact: Contribute to the digital transformation of Ethiopia’s economy by creating tools that empower citizens.
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Additional Details: Participants will have access to Kifiya Financial Technology’s resources, including APIs, data sets, and expert guidance. The hackathon will take place over two days, with a pre-hackathon workshop to get participants started and a post-hackathon showcase to celebrate the winners.
Timeline: The event is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2026. The exact timing will be communicated to registered participants in due course.
Prize Money: The total prize money for this edition is $623, which will be awarded to the top three projects based on their impact, innovation, and feasibility.
Registration: Limited spots are available for this event. Register now to secure your place and get ready to push the boundaries of fintech innovation.
Themes and Tracks: The hackathon will focus on four key themes: Digital Payments, Micro-lending & Credit Scoring, InsurTech, and Financial Literacy Tools. Participants can choose to work on any of these themes or create something entirely new.