Project Genius Hub — Zaria
Hacking the system — not just the code.
Translating field research into blockchain solutions for Prisma and WADA.
Project Genius Hub — Zaria is an innovation engine dedicated to empowering local developers, researchers, and creators to build meaningful solutions rooted in community-centred discovery. As a center for high-impact innovation, we provide the space, mentorship, and technical tools needed to translate rigorous field research into publishable, real-world blockchain applications. Our mission is to bridge the gap between local problem discovery and global technology standards, building local capacity while connecting grassroots projects to international mentors and competitive prizes.
The CATS Hackathon isn’t just about writing scripts; it’s about engineering social change. We take the raw insights from the streets and classrooms of Zaria and turn them into decentralized realities on the Cardano blockchain.
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Live Progress & Deadlines
Current Phase: 🛠️ Ground Potentializing / Building
Timeline
- [Nov 11th - Nov 30th] Phase 1: Field Research & Problem Identification
- [Dec 1st - Dec 29th] Phase 2: Prototyping & Technical Development
- [Dec 29th] Phase 3: Final Submissions & Local Demo Day
- [Dec 30th - Jan 6th] Phase 4: Local Evaluation (Current)
- [Jan 15th] Phase 5: WADA Selection
- [Feb 26th] Phase 6: CATS Africa Summit Presentation
[!IMPORTANT] Ensure all technical documentation and demo videos are uploaded before the 29th of December 2025.
🎓 Contributors
We are a tightly-knit team with precisely the capabilities needed to bring this work forwards, our combined experience spanning facilitation, network coordination, design and technology development.
