Collaboration Announcement: Orange MEA, Hashgraph Association, and Dar Blockchain team up for the Hedera Africa Hackathon event
In an exciting development, Dar Blockchain, a web3 company based in Tunisia, has joined forces with Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) and The Hashgraph Association to organise the Hedera Africa Hackathon. This initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of decentralised technologies, foster innovation, and provide training in blockchain and Web3 technologies across 16 countries in Africa and the Middle East.
The partnership's primary objectives include:
- Skill Development and Training: A certifying training program in Hedera technology is being rolled out through Orange Digital Centers (ODCs), offering both online and in-person access. This program is designed to equip young professionals, entrepreneurs, and project leaders with the necessary skills to participate effectively in the hackathon and to build impactful blockchain solutions [1][3][5].
- Promoting Blockchain Innovation: The hackathon itself is a hybrid event that combines virtual and in-person participation. It offers over $1 million in prizes and focuses on developing real-world applications using the Hedera network, such as digital identity solutions, transparent supply chains, and secure financial services [1][3][5].
- Empowering African Talent: By engaging more than 10,000 developers, entrepreneurs, and digital talents, the partnership aims to create a sustainable pipeline of blockchain talent across Africa and the Middle East. This initiative reflects Orange's commitment to digital inclusion and empowering the next generation of African tech leaders [3][4].
Orange, a multi-services operator, is providing its expertise to support the development of new digital services in Africa and the Middle East. The Hashgraph Association, a non-profit organisation that finances innovation, research, and development with a focus on economic inclusion and a positive impact on ESG, is also playing a crucial role. Dar Blockchain, with its strong local roots and global partnerships, is central to promoting innovation and collaboration, connecting emerging talent with cutting-edge technologies.
In addition, The Hashgraph Association is planning to launch a new HashSphere blockchain for regulated industries [8]. This new development further underscores the partnership's commitment to promoting the broad adoption of solutions and business applications based on Hedera technology in a decentralised economy.
The Hedera Africa Hackathon, launched on August 1, 2025, is set to take place both online and in person, with physical spaces offering participants access to technical infrastructure, personalised mentoring, and strategic networking.
Orange's mobile-based money transfer and financial services offer, Orange Money, is available in 17 countries and has more than 100 million customers [6]. The Hashgraph Association operates an accreditation and certification scheme [7].
This partnership marks a significant step towards enhancing technical skills, fostering a culture of innovation in decentralised technologies, and encouraging the development of practical blockchain solutions in Africa and the Middle East.
[1] Dar Blockchain organizes hackathons, workshops, meetups, and educational programs to connect developers, founders, and international protocols. [2] Orange partners with The Hashgraph Association and Dar Blockchain to promote decentralised technologies in the Pan-African Hedera Hackathon. [3] The Hashgraph Association's primary goal is to promote the broad adoption of solutions and business applications based on Hedera technology in a decentralised economy. [4] Orange is present in 18 countries in Africa and the Middle East and has 161 million customers at 31 December 2024. [5] The 'Hedera Africa Hackathon' co-organized with Exponential Science Foundation aims to mobilize more than 10,000 participants in 16 countries. [6] Orange Money, its flagship mobile-based money transfer and financial services offer is available in 17 countries and has more than 100 million customers. [7] The Hashgraph Association operates an accreditation and certification scheme. [8] Hashgraph is planning to launch a new HashSphere blockchain for regulated industries.
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