This hackathon has ended.
by Media Challenge Initiative — AI Media Lab
Build a working AI tool that flags disinformation on platforms used in East Africa. Selected university teams work from their campuses with mentors, then demonstrate their prototypes at MCI Media Hub in Kampala. Judging considers functionality, journalistic usefulness, ethical AI, originality and scalability. Winners receive subscriptions, lab access and professional support.
Trained students from ten pilot Ugandan universities only. Teams of exactly three: at least two journalism/media students and one with IT skills; lecturer confirmation required.
AI tool subscriptions, lab access, mentorship and certificates; no cash pool announced.