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    What we do

    Building talent, driving innovation,
    strengthening ecosystems

    Hackathons, innovation & collaboration

    Turning ideas into market-driven solutions.

    • Organizations launch challenges, builders create innovative solutions.
    • Builders get the tools and exposure to turn ideas into products.
    • Backing projects that solve real community needs.
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    ProdFest
    ProdFest

    ProdFest Hackathon brought together developers, creatives, and problem-solvers to build blockchain-powered solutions addressing real-world challenges.Hosted on AyaLabs, the hackathon delivered a seamless experience for participants of the

    Hack4Futo
    Hack4Futo

    AyaHQ has served as the headline sponsor of Hack4FUTO, partnering across consecutive editions to empower builders and drive innovation within the African tech ecosystem. This sustained collaboration reflects AyaHQ’s commitment; funding each edition, providing technical support, and seamlessly hosting the hackathons on the AyaLabs platform.

    ZuAfrique 2025
    ZuAfrique 2025

    ZuAfrique was a three-week immersive “pop-up city” organized by AyaHQ in Kilifi, Kenya, with support from Lisk. The experience convened over 60 residents from across the African and global Web3 ecosystem to explore the human side of decentralized systems through co-living, co-creation, and shared cultural space.

    TESTIMONIALS

    What people are saying about us
    Kolawole Ayoola
    Kolawole Ayoola

    Builder

    “The challenge was a real eye-opener for me personally. I discovered how to integrate smart contracts into web applications, and it was a total blast. Thanks to the Aya Builder Collective Challenge and my awesome teammates, I learned something completely new. I'm super excited to keep building on this knowledge and create even more onchain apps.”

    Suleman Ismaila
    Suleman Ismaila

    Builder

    “I'm truly impressed by the support and learning opportunities provided by this community. By actively participating in the collective challenge, I not only stay occupied but also acquire valuable skills and knowledge that strengthen my professional profile. This experience will undoubtedly boost my confidence and position me as a competitive candidate in the job market.”

    Patrick Ominisan
    Patrick Ominisan

    Builder

    “Overall, the DAO hackathon was good. What was required for us to participate was well stated and the platform was great to use as we can make changes or update our project. The user interface of the AyaLabs platform is also very friendly. Also the AyaLabs team was very friendly as we could reach out to them to get more information concerning the hackhathon.”

    Faith Roberts
    Faith Roberts

    Builder

    “The hackathon made me understand more about DAOs and how to build a DAO system with all the inner working and leveraging on existing tech and libraries.”

    Baah Kusi
    Baah Kusi

    Founder

    “The program  has been a really insightful journey which highlighted important requirements in making a business investible, the founders more confident in their business, and also making decisions backed by adequate research and understanding of their industry. I enjoyed the work sessions, pitch practice, and the one-on-one discussions with the facilitators, not forgetting the community born out of the cohort. I highly recommend this program!”

    Samuel Anthony
    Samuel Anthony

    Founder

    “The AyaHQ x Lisk incubation program has been a game changer for me. When I started, I had no idea how to navigate the business world, but their mentorship and hands-on guidance helped me build confidence and develop the skills I needed to grow my venture. I’m incredibly grateful for the support and practical knowledge I gained through the program.”

    Nartey Kodjo-Sarso
    Nartey Kodjo-Sarso

    Founder

    This program is for any African builder focused on solving African problems. It provides a supportive community of people who understand Africa's challenges & opportunities and are ready to walk the long mile of builder for Africa.

    Chidubem Emelumadu
    Chidubem Emelumadu

    Partner

    “Working with AyaHQ has been an incredible experience for the team. From the incubator programs to the builder summits and community programming, AyaHQ doesn’t just support startup innovation. They create a deeply human-centric environment where founders can actualize their vision and build for long-term success. Their clear understanding of local ecosystems combined with global perspectives makes them a vital bridge between blockchain infrastructure and the people it's meant to serve. It's been inspiring to see how intentional they are about growing not just startups, but the entire continent's capacity to build, through communities, mindset shifts and holistic support."

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