ACM Hackathon 2025 is a 4-day innovation challenge dedicated to solving Africa’s music and film distribution challenges. This exciting event brings together developers, designers, storytellers, artists, business minds and industry leaders to create market-ready solutions that can evolve into sustainable startups.
When is the Application Deadline?
September 5, 2025
Tell Me About the Award:
The Africa Creative Market (ACM), in partnership with Ascend Studios Foundation, AWS, and Co-Creation Hub, is hosting the ACM 2025 Hackathon. This 4-day innovation challenge brings together Africa’s brightest talents to solve one of the creative economy’s biggest challenges: music and film distribution.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
Technology, design, business, law, and creative industries (focused on music and film).
Type:
Hackathon (Innovation Challenge)
Who can Apply?
Teams of 3–5 people with diverse expertise, including:
- Software Developers
- UI/UX Designers
- Creative Strategists
- Business/Legal Analysts
- Data Scientists
How are Applicants Selected?
Applicants will be chosen based on their ideas, team composition, and potential to create scalable solutions for Africa’s creative distribution ecosystem.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Open to innovators across Africa.
Where will the Award be Taken?
Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
How Many Awards?
1 winning team will receive the grand prize.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- ₦10,000,000 cash prize
- Mentorship from industry leaders
- AWS technical support
- Investment opportunities
- Incubation & post-hackathon support
- Exposure on the ACM platform
How Long Will the Award Last?
4 days (September 16–19, 2025) + post-hackathon incubation and mentorship opportunities.
How to Apply:
Gather your team, prepare your innovative ideas, and submit your application before the deadline.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
👉 Click Here to Apply
