Programme
Hackathons
The Cortex Accelerator Hub runs 48-hour hackathons across South Africa for first-time and early-stage builders.
Open
MICT SETA National Skills Challenge
- Dates
- 28–29 August 2026
- Location
- Kimberley, Northern Cape
- Prize pool
- R200 000 in prizes
Funded by MICT SETA
Concluded
UCT–Cortex Hub FinTech Lab: Winter School Hackathon 2026
Completed · 6–10 July 2026 · In-person, East London · 61 participants · 12 teams
A FinTech-focused build sprint run with the UCT Financial Innovation Hub and FNB.
Winner: Ndinani Pay · R20,000 in prizes
Concluded
MCP Hackathon Africa 2025
Completed · 40+ African cities · Showcase: Cape Town, 11–12 Nov 2025
- Prize pool
- $9,500 in prizes