About this opportunity
French Tech Lagos has opened applications for its AI × Web3 Developer Challenge, a four hour build competition that asks participants to develop a practical solution using Artificial Intelligence and Web3 technologies. The challenge runs inside the French Tech Lagos Summit, subtitled Reinforcing the Resilience of the Nigerian Startup Ecosystem, and the organiser frames it as a chance to demonstrate what Nigerian technical talent can build.
The format is short and hands on. The post prints Build time: 4 hours and states that participants will have four hours to develop a practical solution using Artificial Intelligence and Web3 technologies.
It lists Location: Lagos, Nigeria and prints Date: To be announced, so the exact day of the build comes later. The challenge is supported by a structured technical environment, with further details on the problem statement, tools and participation requirements shared with selected participants.
Five gains are listed for participants. You build and demonstrate a working prototype, you put your technical skills to the test, you learn through practical application of emerging technologies, you connect with technology leaders and the wider startup ecosystem, and you showcase your talent and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
No prize amount is published for this round, so no figure is claimed here. The WHO SHOULD APPLY list covers software developers and engineers, AI and machine learning developers, Web3 and blockchain developers, full-stack developers, technical founders and product builders, and university students and emerging technical talent, with the invitation that whether you specialise in AI, Web3 or full-stack development, we want to hear from you.
Applications close on 22 October 2026. The post names the partners as the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, French Treasury in Nigeria, Business France Nigeria, Semicolon, Baobab Group and Air France, and tags the round as part of #Frenchweek2026ng.
What you receive
- Build and demonstrate a working prototype
- Put your technical skills to the test
- Learn through practical application of emerging technologies
- Connect with technology leaders and the wider startup ecosystem
- Showcase your talent and explore opportunities for future collaboration
Who can apply
- Software developers and engineers
- AI and machine learning developers
- Web3 and blockchain developers
- Full-stack developers
- Technical founders and product builders
- University students and emerging technical talent
- The call is addressed to builders in Nigeria, framed as a chance to demonstrate what Nigerian technical talent can build
How to apply
- Open the AI × Web3 Developer Challenge application form, which French Tech Lagos links from its announcement.
- Enter your email and full name on page one of the six page form, then complete the remaining pages.
- Submit before the stated application deadline of 22 October 2026.
- If selected, receive further details on the problem statement, tools and participation requirements.
Selection process
- The post does not publish a selection process or a shortlisting timeline. It states that further details on the problem statement, tools and participation requirements are shared with selected participants.
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Questions applicants ask
How long is the build window?
Four hours. The post prints Build time: 4 hours and says participants will have four hours to develop a practical solution using Artificial Intelligence and Web3 technologies.
Where does the challenge take place?
In Lagos, Nigeria. The post prints Location: Lagos, Nigeria, and the challenge sits inside the French Tech Lagos Summit.
What is the date of the build?
The date is printed as To be announced. The fixed date published so far is the application deadline of 22 October 2026.
Is there a cash prize?
No prize amount is published for this round, so no figure is claimed. The listed gains are a working prototype, a skills test, practical learning in emerging technologies, connection with technology leaders and the wider startup ecosystem, and visibility for future collaboration.
Can a student apply?
Yes. University students and emerging technical talent appear on the WHO SHOULD APPLY list alongside working developers, engineers, technical founders and product builders.
Who organises and supports the challenge?
French Tech Lagos runs the challenge as part of its summit. The named partners are the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, French Treasury in Nigeria, Business France Nigeria, Semicolon, Baobab Group and Air France.
How do I apply?
Through the online application form the announcement links to. It opens with the applicant email and full name on page one of six.
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