# Introduction EthNile’25 unites developers, designers, and visionaries to create high-impact Ethereum and Web3 solutions for Africa and beyond. With multiple tracks, exclusive bounties, and a prize pool of over $2,000, this is your chance to build, learn, and connect with Africa’s growing Web3 ecosystem. # Timeline - **Oct 6th, 2025 — 12:00 AM — Hackathon Starts** - **Oct 23, 2025 — 11:59 PM EAT — Hackathon Final Submission Deadline** - **Oct 25, 2025 — Conference & Demos in Kampala** # Prizes Breakdown ## Open Track $500 for the top 5 best projects ## Base Track $1,000 for the top projects: 1st - $500 | 2nd - $300 | 3rd - $200 ## Celo Track $500 for the top projects: 1st - $200 | 2nd - $150 | 3rd - $100 | 4th - $50 # Eligibility - Developers (blockchain, backend, frontend, AI, mobile) - Designers & product managers - Startups & entrepreneurs - Students & researchers # Project Requirements - Must use **blockchain/Web3 technology**. - Open source preferred (GitHub repo required). - Submit a **demo video** (max 5 mins). - Deploy on Testnet/Mainnet. # Judging criteria Projects will be evaluated on: 1. **Innovation** — originality of idea & use of Web3. 2. **Impact** — relevance to Africa’s challenges/opportunities. 3. **Execution** — working demo, technical robustness. 4. **Design & UX** — user-friendly and accessible. 5. **Sustainability** — potential for real-world adoption. # Contact us [ETH Nile](x.com/ETHNile) # About us EthNile is the very first Ethereum-focused event in Kampala, a landmark moment for Uganda's tech visionaries and Web3 community. Inspired by the legendary River Nile, the longest river in the world that begins in Jinja, EthNile channels that same sense of flow, connection, and boundless reach into the blockchain ecosystem