Applications are currently on for the DFS Lab virtual hackathon scheduled to hold from January 11 to 15.
The DFS Lab is a digital commerce investor and accelerator that collaborates with early-stage startups in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The hackathon which is backed by the Gates Foundation will offer participants an in-depth look at Mojaloop, an open-source software for financial services companies, government regulators, and others taking on the challenges of interoperability and financial inclusion.
Jake Kendall, Executive Director of DFS Lab said, “We’re excited to host this hackathon and have the opportunity to work with some of the region’s most exciting fintech founders.
“By helping organizations build interoperable payment systems, we can bring more underserved communities into the digital economy, increasing opportunities, and financial inclusion.”
Also, Stephen Deng, Partner at the digital e-commerce investor said, “We saw exciting use cases developed during the first DFS Lab Mojaloop hackathon in 2019 that solved real business challenges and we are confident that the next cohort of tech companies will contribute in big ways to the future of interoperability.
Mojaloop was created by the Gates Foundation’s Level One Project, which is aimed at leveling the economic playing field by crowding in expertise and resources to build inclusive payment models to benefit the world’s poor.
Interested applicants can apply on the DFS Lab website here. Deadline to apply: December 15, 2020
