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<div><strong>“I never thought I could make a difference in my community—until I participated in the innovation week. My friends and I are now developing a climate-smart farming solution to help local farmers optimize water usage and increase yield.” </strong>
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<div><strong>– JJ Thronics, North West Region, Cameroon</strong>
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<div><strong>Our Journey So Far</strong>
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<div>Mountain Hub and NokidBehind are nonprofits that drive digital skills and entrepreneurship training across Africa. We have been working on this mission for 5 years. Over the past year, we have traveled to the ten regions of Cameroon, Central Africa, hosting Innovation Weeks that gather young talents for intensive 48-hour hackathons. Each area focuses on a pressing local challenge, ranging from Climate-Smart Agriculture and AI-powered education to Digital Trade and Finance, cultural preservation through Technology, Eco-Tourism, and more.
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<div><strong>From these sessions:</strong>
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<div>1,000 young men and women came together to learn, collaborate, and develop tech-based solutions for their communities.
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<div>We saw firsthand how youth from diverse cultures and backgrounds bonded over a shared vision for improving daily life in Cameroon.
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<div>Their creativity was astounding. After these ten regional events, we hosted a national hackathon with 350 of the best innovators, who produced 200 promising prototypes ranging from simple mobile apps to hardware solutions.
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<div><strong>The Impact</strong>
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<div>These prototypes address real-world problems that many Cameroonians face. For example:
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<div>An app that connects small-scale farmers to local markets, helping them sell produce more quickly.
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<div>An AI-assisted platform allowing students in remote areas to access quality educational materials beyond the classroom.
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<div>A cultural export project that uses virtual reality to promote Cameroonian festivals and traditions internationally.
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<div>Through these hackathons, young people have discovered the power of digital tools and their potential to become job creators. Hackathons are more than training programs—they are a movement that fosters social cohesion, inspires sustainable economic development, and gives hope to an entire generation.
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<div><strong>Why We Need Your Help</strong>
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<div>Now, we want to bridge the gap between ideas and thriving enterprises. <strong>We aim to incubate 70 out of these 200 prototypes and help teams overcome the most common obstacles to launching a successful startup.</strong> With <strong>$155,000,</strong> we can:
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<div><strong>Purchase Critical Equipment</strong>: Computers, software licenses, and hardware components needed to enhance and test their prototypes.
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<div><strong>Provide Connectivity</strong>: Reliable internet access enables teams in remote areas to collaborate, conduct research, and expand into global markets.
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<div><strong>Secure Cloud Services</strong>: Hosting platforms and data storage to bring their solutions online and reach more users.
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<div><strong>Offer Training &amp; Mentorship</strong>: Expert-led sessions to refine business models, shape go-to-market strategies, and equip teams with the skills to pitch their ideas to investors.
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<div>Large or small contributions will bring us closer to a future in which young Cameroonians can harness technology to solve everyday challenges, create jobs, and lift their communities out of poverty.
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<div>How we plan to distribute this cash by region:
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<div>1. | <strong>Center Region</strong> |  Digital Health, Tech Talent Acceleration &amp; Outsourcing, E-Governance, Ecotourism, Urban Mobility &amp; Circular Economy - <strong>$12,360</strong>
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<div>2. | <strong>North West Region</strong> | Climate-Smart Agriculture &amp; Food Security, Education Beyond Walls, Creatives &amp; Culture Intersection with Tech - <strong>$19,563</strong>
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<div>3. | <strong>West Region</strong> | Climate-Smart Agriculture &amp; Food Security, Education Beyond Walls, Creatives &amp; Culture Intersection with Tech - <strong>$12,683</strong>
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<div>4. | <strong>Far North Region</strong> | AI-Powered Education, Education Beyond Walls, Digital Health, Climate-Smart Agriculture &amp; Food Security - <strong>$10,183</strong>
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<div>5. | <strong>North Region</strong> | AI-Powered Education, Education Beyond Walls, Digital Health, Climate-Smart Agriculture &amp; Food Security - <strong>$10,600</strong>
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<div>6. | <strong>Adamawa Region</strong> | Tech-Powered Ecotourism, Eco-Friendly Packaging, Tech Talent Acceleration &amp; Outsourcing - <strong>$10,183</strong>
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<div>7. | <strong>East Region</strong>  | Tech-Powered Ecotourism, Eco-Friendly Packaging, Tech Talent Acceleration &amp; Outsourcing - <strong>$10,183</strong>
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<div>8. | <strong>South Region</strong> | Digital Health, Tech Talent Acceleration &amp; Outsourcing, E-Governance, Ecotourism - <strong>$10,600</strong>
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<div>9. | <strong>Littoral Region</strong>  | Digital Trade &amp; Finance, Urban Mobility &amp; Circular Economy, Cultural Exports with Technology - <strong>$36,600</strong>
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<div>10. | <strong>South West Region</strong> | Digital Trade &amp; Finance, Urban Mobility &amp; Circular Economy, Cultural Exports with Technology - <strong>$21,506</strong>
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<div><strong>See It for Yourself</strong>
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<div>We’ve created a 12-minute <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODsc6ygPKJI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">video</a> capturing the excitement, hard work, and life-changing impact of these Innovation Weeks. You’ll hear from participants about how this program sparked their creativity and transformed their outlook on what’s possible. It’s not just another project; it’s a catalyst for real, lasting change.
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<div><strong>Join Us</strong>
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<div>Whether you donate, share our campaign with friends, or spread the word on social media, your support is invaluable. Together, <strong>we can empower the next generation of Cameroonian innovators to turn a vision into tangible solutions, create sustainable livelihoods, and shape a brighter future for all.</strong>
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<div>Thank you for believing in the power of Cameroonian youth. We’re immensely grateful for your help in making these 70 prototypes a reality.
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<div>If you would love to see more about the work we are doing, click <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/12YBecaWxDPSIyn1J5Dy04KyeBx8HKJEd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.
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Empower Cameroonian Youth to Forge a Thriving Digital Future

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