Solve for X

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Harnessing the creativity of Africa's brightest minds to develop tech-driven solutions for real-world problems.

Solve for X is a collaborative innovation platform designed to address pressing societal and business challenges through hackathons, competitions, problem-solving sessions, and ideation labs. Whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, researcher, or student — this is your space to think boldly, build practically, and drive impact.

Our Pillars

1. Hackathons

Fast-paced, purpose-driven events

Fast-paced, purpose-driven events that bring together coders, creatives, and change-makers to prototype tech solutions for identified problems. Each hackathon is guided by deep research and community engagement to ensure relevance and scalability.

2. Competitions

Strategic challenges that reward innovation

Strategic challenges that reward innovation, skill, and critical thinking. Competitions are structured to spotlight youth talent, promote local innovation, and align with business and social needs.

3. Problem-Solving Sessions

Structured think-tanks for collaboration

Structured think-tanks designed to spark creative, cross-sector collaboration. Participants work with real data and case studies to generate solutions, supported by mentors and industry experts.