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Robotics Innovators Challenge

Free Full-Day Robotics Challenge for Makers, Coders, and Robotics Enthusiasts in Addis Ababa

The Col. John C. Robinson American Corner is inviting talented innovators to participate in a one-day robotics challenge focused on building, teaching, and leadership.

What You’ll Gain:
- Access to a hardware kit
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- Opportunity to compete in an exclusive robotics challenge

Who Can Apply:
- Makers, coders, and robotics enthusiasts
- Tech innovators based in Addis Ababa
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Location: Addis Ababa
Challenge: 1-day hardware and leadership hackathon
Deadline: August 16, 2026

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FREE ONLINE PYTHON & FULL-STACK DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

GET offers FREE 1-month online training for aspiring developers.

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ELIGIBILITY
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DATE: August 23, 2026
DURATION: 1 Month
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TIME: 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM
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Call for Cybersecurity Innovators CBE Conference 2026

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) is inviting cybersecurity professionals, researchers, students, CTF teams, startups, and innovators to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for its 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month Conference.

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📅 Date: October 29–30, 2026
📍 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
📩 Submit EOI: informationsecurity@cbe.com.et
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⏳ Deadline: September 15, 2026

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African Girls in Tech AI Academy – Cohort 10 is now accepting applications!

Africa Agility Foundation is offering a 6-month online training program designed to help African women build practical, job-ready tech skills.

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Eligibility:
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• Beginners and early-career professionals
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Duration: 24 weeks (6 months)
Format: Online
Training: 16 weeks + 8 weeks mentorship & job opportunity sprints

Apply: https://africaagility.org/africa-girls-in-tech/
Deadline: September 30, 2026

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Developer Hiring Hackathon — Swenetix

Swenetix (formerly Addis Software) is hosting a Developer Hiring Hackathon for developers looking to turn their skills into a full-time job.

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• Solve a real-world development challenge
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🎯 Opportunity: 10+ full-time onsite developer positions
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📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
📅 September 19, 2026
📌 Onsite

Who can apply?
Developers with strong coding and problem-solving skills who are available for full-time onsite work and can attend the hackathon.

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STARK Official Hackathon is here!

ALX Ethiopia, in collaboration with Stark.et, is calling developers, innovators, and builders to turn ideas into deployed solutions.

Teams: 2–5 members
Build Period: Sept 18 – Oct 9
Format: Remote + Online Mentorship
Prize Pool: 50,000 ETB
Finale: Oct 11 at ALX Tech Hub, Lideta

Registration closes at midnight on Sept 18. No registrations will be accepted once the hackathon begins.

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Free AddisCoder 2027 Coding Program for Ethiopian High School Students

AddisCoder 2027 is a free 4-week summer program for Ethiopian high school students in Grades 9–11 interested in mathematics, programming, algorithms, and problem-solving.

What You’ll Gain:
- Programming and algorithmic problem-solving
- Advanced computational and mathematical skills
- Challenging problems and collaborative learning
- Intensive academic learning experience
- Free dormitory accommodation and meals

Eligibility:
- Ethiopian high school students currently in Grades 9–11
- Strong academic performance, especially in mathematics
- Students from anywhere in Ethiopia
- No prior programming experience required

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration: 4 weeks
Dates: To be announced
Fee: Free
Deadline: December 31, 2026

Apply: https://addiscoder.com/#apply

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FREE Electronics & IT Training for Young Ethiopians

LG-KOICA Hope TVET College is offering FREE full-time training in:

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• Information Technology — Hardware & Network Servicing

Benefits:
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Application: Apply in person at Lemi Kora Sub-city, Summit Condominium, Woreda 05.

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Fully Funded 1-Year Tech Residency with AkiraChix

AkiraChix is now accepting applications for the codeHive Class of 2027, a one-year fully sponsored residential technology program in Nairobi, Kenya.

The program covers:
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- Career and industry opportunities

Eligibility:
- Young women aged 19–22
- Must have completed high school by December 2025
- Strong performance in English, Mathematics and/or Physics
- Ethiopian applicants need at least 70% in the required subjects
- Fluent in English
- Must be able to live and study in Nairobi full-time
- Applicants need a recommendation letter from a credible person or organization

Ethiopia is among the countries eligible to apply.

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🎬 Short Video Competition | Win up to 350,000 ETB

INSA is organizing a national short video competition as part of the 7th National Cybersecurity Month (7NCSM).

Topics:
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• Preventing digital financial fraud
• AI, cybersecurity & digitalization
• Strengthening institutional cybersecurity

🏆 Prizes:
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2nd — 250,000 ETB
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• Winners: 80% views + 20% judges’ evaluation
• Use #7NCSM and tag INSA’s official TikTok account

📅 Competition period: October 1–30, 2019 E.C.

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Free Cybersecurity Training for Students & Graduates

eTech S.C. is offering free introductory cybersecurity training as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026.

What you'll gain:
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- Sessions with cybersecurity professionals
- Industry networking
- Career-focused skills

Eligibility:
Students, recent graduates, interns, aspiring cybersecurity professionals, and anyone interested in cybersecurity.

Format: On-site & Remote
Slots: 10 participants
Fee: Free
Date & Location: TBC
Deadline: Rolling basis

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HP LIFE, a program of the HP Foundation, offers 30+ free online courses designed to build practical business and digital skills for students, job seekers, entrepreneurs, and professionals.

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📢 FREE PYTHON BEGINNER COURSE

Free in-person Python programming course FOR GRADE 9 & 10 students with little or no coding experience.

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