
EAC Youth and Women Innovators scoop €120,000 at the EAC Regional Hackathon
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 12th December, 2024: Eight youth and women innovators from EAC Partner States have won a total of €120,000 to scale their innovative solutions for addressing the region's economic challenges.
The regional hackathon, was held in Nairobi, Kenya, during the 7th Annual Secretary General’s Forum. The forum was held under the theme, "Towards a Resilient and Fully Integrated East Africa: Harnessing Opportunities in the Borderless Community," and tackled the multifaceted challenges facing the region, while exploring opportunities for collective growth and development.