Awarri Developer Challenge 2025

Awarri Developer Challenge 2025

Awarri Developer Challenge 2025

Build the Future of African AI with N-Atlas

We’re thrilled to announce the Awarri Developer Challenge, a competition inviting developers across Nigeria to build real-world commercial use cases using N-Atlas, Nigeria’s first national open-source multilingual AI model, recently launched in partnership with the Federal Government - available now on Hugging Face:
👉 https://huggingface.co/NCAIR1/N-ATLaS


This is your chance to shape the future of African AI, create impactful applications, and compete for ₦1,000,000 in prizes.

We’re thrilled to announce the Awarri Developer Challenge, a competition inviting developers across Nigeria to build real-world commercial use cases using N-Atlas, Nigeria’s first national open-source multilingual AI model, recently launched in partnership with the Federal Government - available now on Hugging Face:
👉 https://huggingface.co/NCAIR1/N-ATLaS


This is your chance to shape the future of African AI, create impactful applications, and compete for ₦1,000,000 in prizes.

We’re thrilled to announce the Awarri Developer Challenge, a competition inviting developers across Nigeria to build real-world commercial use cases using N-Atlas, Nigeria’s first national open-source multilingual AI model, recently launched in partnership with the Federal Government - available now on Hugging Face:
👉 https://huggingface.co/NCAIR1/N-ATLaS


This is your chance to shape the future of African AI, create impactful applications, and compete for ₦1,000,000 in prizes.

We’re thrilled to announce the Awarri Developer Challenge, a competition inviting developers across Nigeria to build real-world commercial use cases using N-Atlas, Nigeria’s first national open-source multilingual AI model, recently launched in partnership with the Federal Government - available now on Hugging Face:
👉 https://huggingface.co/NCAIR1/N-ATLaS


This is your chance to shape the future of African AI, create impactful applications, and compete for ₦1,000,000 in prizes.

What the Challenge Is About

What the Challenge Is About

What the Challenge Is About

What the Challenge Is About

Participants will explore the capabilities of the N-Atlas model, developing innovative products and experiences that demonstrate how local AI can transform industries and empower communities.


From education, fintech, and media to healthcare, communication, and enterprise tools, this challenge is your platform to prove what’s possible with African-trained AI.

Challenge Theme

Challenge Theme

Challenge Theme

Challenge Theme

“Building Real-World African AI Use Cases.” Your project should highlight how N-Atlas can solve a meaningful problem, improve efficiency, or unlock new opportunities for businesses or everyday users. We’re looking for real, enterprise-ready or community-impact solutions.

Prizes

Prizes

Prizes

Prizes

🏆 A total of ₦1,000,000 is up for grabs for the most innovative and impactful projects built using the N-Atlas model.

Here’s how the prizes are distributed:
🥇 1st Place - ₦500,000

🥈 2nd Place - ₦300,000

🥉 3rd Place - ₦200,000

Together, these rewards celebrate the builders shaping Africa’s AI future. Top 3 participants will also receive public recognition through our ecosystem and media channels.

Competition Timeline

Competition Timeline

Competition Timeline

Competition Timeline

  • Submission Window (Nov 14-21): Submit your project idea and proposal.

  • Submission Evaluation and Confirmation (Nov 22-26): Awarri team reviews submissions, confirms eligibility, and sends accepted participants official access and next steps.

  • Building Phase (Nov 27 - Dec 12): Develop your prototype using the N-Atlas model.

  • Judging & Demos (Dec 13-17): Evaluation by the Awarri and partner judges.

  • Winner Announcement (Dec 18): Top projects revealed + prize awarded.


Eligibility & How to Join

Eligibility & How to Join

Eligibility & How to Join

Eligibility & How to Join

  • You must be a registered Awarri Beta Tester to participate. [Sign up here ➜]


  • Open to individuals or teams (max 4 members).


  • Must use the N-Atlas model as a core part of your project. (Access the N-Atlas model via Hugging Face)


Judging Criteria

Judging Criteria

Judging Criteria

Judging Criteria

Projects will be evaluated based on:

  1. Technical Compliance – Proper integration and use of N-Atlas.

  2. Innovation & Use Case Relevance – Real-world value and creativity.

  3. Clarity & Engagement – How clearly your idea is communicated and demonstrated.

  4. Code Quality & Originality – Technical execution and uniqueness.

  5. Market Potential – Scalability and commercial viability.


Judges

Judges

Judges

Judges

Silas Adekunle

CEO and Co-Founder at Awarri


Join the Challenge Now

Join the Challenge Now

Join the Challenge Now

Join the Challenge Now

Be part of a growing community of builders shaping the next generation of African AI.

Let’s build together for our languages, our cultures, and our future. Register now.

Find What You Seek with Awarri

Find What You Seek with Awarri

Find What You Seek with Awarri

Awarri is a call to all who believe in Africa’s potential to lead in AI and robotics. Together, we are turning curiosity into solutions, ideas into impact, and dreams into reality.

Awarri is a call to all who believe in Africa’s potential to lead in AI and robotics. Together, we are turning curiosity into solutions, ideas into impact, and dreams into reality.

Awarri is a call to all who believe in Africa’s potential to lead in AI and robotics. Together, we are turning curiosity into solutions, ideas into impact, and dreams into reality.

Awarri is a call to all who believe in Africa’s potential to lead in AI and robotics. Together, we are turning curiosity into solutions, ideas into impact, and dreams into reality.

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Join our community and get the latest updates on Awarri projects, beta access, and AI insights. Sign up now to stay in the loop! We respect your privacy.

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Stay ahead with Awarri

Join our community and get the latest updates on Awarri projects, beta access, and AI insights. Sign up now to stay in the loop! We respect your privacy.

© 2025 Copyright | All Rights Reserved

Stay ahead with Awarri

Join our community and get the latest updates on Awarri projects, beta access, and AI insights. Sign up now to stay in the loop! We respect your privacy.

© 2025 Copyright | All Rights Reserved