# Introduction Mark your calendar for a transformative hackathon week during the ETHiopia Pop-Up! A hackathon is an intense, collaborative event where developers, designers, and innovators come together to solve problems, build projects, and create solutions using technology, in this case Ethereum and products in its ecosystem! This week-long experience combines expert-led workshops in Solidity development, interactive problem-solving sessions, and opportunities to push boundaries in real world blockchain innovation. From ideation to creation, participants will learn, code, and innovate together in a fast-paced environment that encourages creativity, skill-building, and community-building. By the end of the week, you'll leave with real-world accomplishments, new projects, and a stronger network to continue contributing to the Ethereum ecosystem. # Timeline Start February 10th End February 14th # Prizes $2,000 USDC Cash prize # Eligibility All developers and non developers can participate in the hackathon! # Judging criteria IRL Presentation (30% of Final Score) Code Quality (40% of Final Score) Community Engagement (30% of Final Score) # Contact us Join our telegram group: [https://t.me/+rUgywGuXQmNjODc0](https://t.me/+rUgywGuXQmNjODc0) # About us ETHiopia a gathering for Africa’s Web3 builders and changemakers and every value aligned individual who wants to have a voice in the future of the Global Majority. BAM a launchpad for the next superstar developers and builders in Africa THE MU A Platform connecting minds to learn and build practical solutions for real-world problems.