Call For Applications: World Bank Group Small AI for Development Hackathon Challenge 2026 - MSME Africa
Friday, September 18, 2026
07:00 AM UTC
Online
Free
The World Bank Group invites applications for its Small AI for Development Hackathon Challenge 2026, a global call for teams to build AI solutions that tackle development issues, with details on application and submission to be announced.
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Friday, September 18, 2026
07:00 AM UTC
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Online
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Droppa Analysis
EditorialCall For Applications: World Bank Group Small AI for Development Hackathon Challenge 2026 - MSME Africa is currently the only Other hackathon of its kind tracked by Droppa for the next 30 days — scarce supply in this niche.
This hackathon is free to attend — notable given that 0% of upcoming Other events we track are free.
The format skews intermediate. Participate to build AI tools that address real development challenges, gain recognition from the World Bank Group, and compete for prizes and potential funding.
If the date or format doesn't fit, the closest alternatives we track right now are Claude Hackathon + Showcase | Better Student Life (Oct 16), London, free; App After Dark: Mobile App Hackathon (Oct 15), London, free.
Strong pick — quality score 88/100 puts this in the top tier of Other events we currently track.
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