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Frequently Asked Questions
From eligibility and application details to judging standards and sponsorship opportunities, we’ve compiled everything you need to know.
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Nominations typically open in the first quarter of the year and close by mid-year. The exact dates are published on the WATEF website and communicated through our official channels.
No. Participation in the WATEF Awards and Hackathon is free of charge, though participants are responsible for their own logistics such as travel and accommodation if required.
Yes. WATEF allows individuals, organizations, and institutions to nominate deserving candidates, provided the nominee meets all eligibility requirements.
We welcome innovative, tech-driven solutions that address real challenges in areas such as fintech, AI, healthtech, agritech, sustainability, and social impact.
Participants may register as individuals or as pre-formed teams. Those who register individually can be matched with others during the orientation phase to form collaborative teams.
Yes. Winners gain access to mentorship, networking, media visibility, and opportunities for partnerships and funding to help scale their solutions.
While the focus is on West African innovators, international participants may be considered if their work directly impacts the West African technology ecosystem.
Judges are carefully chosen from a pool of industry experts, investors, academics, and policymakers with deep experience in technology and innovation.
Yes. All intellectual property rights remain with the participants. WATEF does not claim ownership of submitted projects.
Interested organizations can reach out via the contact form or email provided. Sponsorship packages at different tiers are available, offering visibility, branding, and engagement opportunities.