One of the highlights of Cursor AI Hackathon Ethiopia 2026 was our panel discussion, where we brought together leaders from Ethiopia's technology and startup ecosystem.

The conversation explored AI, entrepreneurship, building startups, developing talent, and the opportunities ahead for Ethiopia's innovators.

A big thank you to our moderator Mohammed Ahmed for guiding the discussion and creating an engaging conversation.
And thank you to our panelists:

• Selamyhun Adefris – Innovation Development CEO ,Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MinT)
• Dr. Yabebal Fantaye – Co-Founder, 10 Academy
• Betelhem Dessie – CEO & Founder, Gheero
• Nael Hailemariam – CEO & Co-Founder, Chapa

Your insights and experiences gave participants a different perspective as they worked on their own ideas throughout the hackathon.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

After more than 24 hours of building, testing, and refining ideas, the teams at Cursor AI Hackathon Ethiopia 2026 took the stage to present their solutions.

Congratulations to all our winning teams! 🎉

These teams stood out for their creativity, technical execution, and the impact of the problems they chose to solve.
But the journey does not end with the hackathon.

The top 6 teams will receive incubation support through the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MinT), helping them continue developing their ideas and move closer to building sustainable startups.

In addition, other promising teams from the hackathon will also have opportunities to receive further incubation and support through our ecosystem partners.

Throughout the event, participants had access to AI tools and resources, including Cursor credits and other technology credits, helping them experiment, build, and bring their ideas to life.

A huge thank you to our judges for their time, feedback, and support in evaluating the projects, and congratulations to every team that participated and contributed to making this hackathon a success.

We are excited to see these ideas continue to grow beyond the hackathon.

Behind every successful event is a team of people who choose to give their time, energy, and expertise.

Cursor AI Hackathon Ethiopia 2026 was made possible by an incredible group of organizers, mentors, and volunteers who worked tirelessly before and throughout the event to create the best possible experience for every participant.

To our mentors, thank you for generously sharing your knowledge, challenging teams to think bigger, and guiding them through every stage of their journey. Your support made a real difference.

To our volunteers, thank you for being the first to arrive, the last to leave, and for always stepping in wherever help was needed. Your dedication kept everything running smoothly.
And to our organizing team, thank you for the countless hours of planning, coordination, and problem-solving over the past two months. Seeing everything come together made every late night and every challenge worth it.
This hackathon wasn't built by one person - it was built by a community that believes in the future of AI and innovation in Ethiopia.

Thank you for making Cursor AI Hackathon Ethiopia 2026 an unforgettable experience.