2026
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
GAIAthon '26 / ASPEX IC
Organised as part of the African Space Expo (ASPEX 2026), connecting university innovators working at the intersection of IoT and downstream space technologies.
June – September 2026View details
Innovate forAfrica's Future
Join Africa's premier Earth Observation hackathon, where brilliant minds unite to develop innovative solutions for environmental challenges using cutting-edge technology.
Archive • 2024 — 2026
GAIAthon Across the Years
Explore our milestone editions advancing African student innovators in Earth Observation, Internet of Things, and downstream space technologies.
2025
Accra, Ghana
GAIAthon '25
United 16 leading African universities across 12 countries in a massive collaborative sprint developing hardware, digital platforms, and geospatial models.
March – October 2025View details
2024
Accra, Ghana
GAIAthon '24
Moments from the 8-nation innovation challenge spanning Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Togo, and Tunisia.
July – August 2024View details
The Challenge
GAIAthon Overview
Join Africa's leading platform uniting youth innovators to develop impactful solutions using Earth Observation and IoT technologies.
Innovation Focus
Develop solutions using AI, IoT, and Earth Observation technologies
Expert Mentorship
Get guidance from industry leaders and technical experts
Learning Resources
Access specialized training and development resources
Innovation Tracks
Choose your path and make a lasting impact on environmental sustainability
Our Partners
Collaborating with leading organizations to drive innovation in Earth Observation
Academic Consortium
Partner Institutions
Leading African universities and research faculties partnering across our Earth Observation and IoT innovation challenges
