The Blockchain for Social Impact program is a sponsored initiative by Flare Ghana, in collaboration with Next Makers Foundation and Blockbridge Network.
This program focuses on leveraging blockchain technology to solve real-world challenges across various sectors.
Start Date: April 30th, 2026.
Format: 2-Week Virtual Bootcamp (Online).
Sponsor: Flare Ghana.
Interactive Learning: A comprehensive 2-week virtual bootcamp designed to build foundational and advanced blockchain skills.
Data stipends: Provision of data stipends to assist participants with internet connectivity during the virtual sessions.
Collaborative Development: Participants will work in teams to build functional blockchain projects.
Incentives: A total bounty allocation of $1,000 is available for top-performing projects.
Team Dynamics: While individual applicants are accepted, all participants must form or join a team for the project phase.
Team Size: Projects must be developed by groups consisting of 2 to 6 members.
Individual Applicants: While individual applications are accepted, all participants must be part of a team for the project phase.
Action Required: If you are registering without a team, you are encouraged to begin recruiting members or coordinating with other applicants now to ensure you have a group ready for the project development phase.
Participants can choose to develop solutions in one of the following specialized tracks:
Cross-border Payments: Streamlining international financial transfers.
Microfinance: Expanding access to credit and financial services.
Agriculture: Improving supply chain transparency and farmer livelihoods.
Merchant Payments Track: Enhancing digital payment systems for local businesses.
