​📍 Event Overview

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BUIDL CTC Ideathon Ethiopia is an in-person, beginner-friendly session held ahead of BUIDL CTC 2026, a global builder program. It’s designed as an open space for students, developers, and Web3 enthusiasts to explore ideas, learn, and confidently take their first step toward building for the hackathon

​This ideathon is part of the BAS Global Activation Program and is focused on education, product ideation, and builder onboarding. It’s a beginner-friendly space where students and developers can explore Web3 ideas, form teams, and gain clarity before jumping into a full hackathon.

​No polished product required.
No prior Web3 experience needed.

​🌟 Date & Venue

​🗓 Date: January 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM (7LT-12:30LT)
📍 Location: BLUESpace Co-working space, Bole, Addis Ababa(Open in Google Maps)
🎟 Capacity Spots will be limited, secure your spot as early as possible
🍽 Food & Refreshments Will be provided on the event

​🌍 Who Can Attend

• ​University students

• ​Web2 & Web3 developers

• ​Designers, founders, and product thinkers

• ​Web3-curious community members

• ​Enthusiasts

​You may join solo or as a team.

​🧠 Event Structure

​The ideathon will include:

​🔹 Educational Session

• ​Introduction to BAS & Buidl CTC

• ​Hackathon structure and global pathway

• ​How to qualify for Demo Day in Seoul

​🔹 Ideation Workshop

• ​Problem discovery & use-case exploration

• ​Team formation and collaboration

• ​Mentored idea refinement

​🔹 Pitch Session

• ​Short product idea pitches

• ​Feedback from judges and ecosystem builders

​🔹 Network Session

​🧩 Themes

​Ideas are welcome across (but not limited to):

• ​DeFi

• ​RWA (Real-World Assets)

• ​DePIN

• ​Gaming

​Creative and local-first ideas are highly encouraged.

​🏆 Ideathon Prize Pool

​Total Prize Pool: $500

​🥇 1st Place: $200
🥈 2nd Place: $125
🥉 3rd Place: $100
🏅 4th Place: $50
🏅 5th Place: $25

​Prizes are designed to reward strong ideas and help teams continue building toward Buidl CTC 2026.

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⚖️ Judging Criteria

Ideas will be evaluated based on:

​• Clarity of the problem – Is the problem real and well-defined
• Creativity & originality – Is the idea fresh or approached in a unique way
• Relevance to Web3 – Does the idea meaningfully use Web3 concepts
• Feasibility – Can this idea realistically be built and scaled
• Impact – Potential value for users, community, or local ecosystem

​🤝 Co-Hosted By

​Web3 Ethiopia
Building and activating Ethiopia’s Web3 developer ecosystem through education, community, and real opportunities.

​BAS (Blockchain Alliance Syndicate)
A global builder organization connecting local Web3 communities through hands-on programs, hackathons, and global demo days.