The Cortex Hub Launches MCP Hackathon Africa 2025
The Cortex Hub is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence in Africa. They have announced the launch of the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide program focused on integrating African languages, culture, and priorities into the core of next-generation AI technologies.
# Fostering African Innovation in AI
Scheduled to run from September to November 2025, the eight-week hackathon will bring together a diverse range of talent across more than 40 cities. Developers, researchers, startups, and students will collaborate to develop real-world solutions utilizing the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This emerging open standard allows applications to deliver structured, locally relevant information to large language models, ensuring AI systems are better attuned to the nuances of the African context. The hackathon promises to be a catalyst for innovation, empowering African technologists to contribute significantly to the global AI landscape.
The MCP Hackathon Africa 2025 represents a significant step towards ensuring that AI development reflects the diverse realities and priorities of the African continent. By fostering collaboration and innovation around the Model Context Protocol, The Cortex Hub is paving the way for a more inclusive and relevant future for AI in Africa. The program will culminate in a showcase to be hosted in Cape Town.
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