IP Hackathon From Lab to Market.
A structured, multi-day programme bridging the gap between intellectual property creation and commercialization, uniting innovators, researchers, and IP professionals in a focused, outcomes-driven format.
50-100
Participants per event
15-20
IP filings initiated
30%+
Potential uplift in local filings
3 mo
Post-event incubation support
Translating Intangible Assets into Scalable Innovations
The IP Hackathon is Intangible Africa's flagship capacity-building programme, activating the innovation commercialization pipeline in a single intervention.
Patent searches, prior art analysis, and IP mapping
MVP development with IP-integrated business models
Pitch sessions with investor and licensing matchmaking
IP filing support and post-programme incubation
01
Pre-Event
4 Weeks
Virtual IP training, team formation, mentorship, and innovation self-evaluation.
02
Main Event
5 Days
High-intensity prototyping, IP strategy development, and a live pitching showcase.
03
Post-Event
3 Months
Incubation, patent drafting, investor matchmaking, and marketplace listing support.
Built for African Innovators
Open to a wide range of participants and configurable for different institutional contexts.
Customizable Focus Areas
Each edition can be adapted to sector priorities, national mandates, or institutional innovation goals.
Agricultural Technology
Green Technologies
Digital Innovation
Indigenous Knowledge
Renewable Energy
Health Technologies
Bring the IP Hackathon to Your Institution
Whether you're a university, government agency, development partner, or corporate, we can tailor the programme to your context.
Share a few details and the team will follow up within 48 hours to discuss the right edition, partnership structure, or next steps for your institution.