Happy New Year, even if it's a bit late! We've been busy planning, setting goals, and making strategies for the year, and guess what? You're part of our plans! 😁
It feels awesome to chat with you again. We hope everything's been going well on your end. It's been a while, and we've missed you! Okay, let's get down to it!
Even though we haven't been in touch much lately, we've got some cool stuff in the works.
📍Building the Future:
We're not slowing down anytime soon! Here's a glimpse into our 2024 plans:
The Ayathon will be rebranded to EthDev Africa, aligning with our vision to become the preferred Hackathon event platform for builders in the Ethereum and Layer 2 blockchain technologies across Africa.
EthDev Africa is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at igniting Ethereum and Layer 2 blockchain project innovation in Africa. Through a series of pop-up hacker houses held in select African cities, we provide a curated experience where builders collaborate, prototype, and push the boundaries of Ethereum-focused technology.
The AyaHQ Hacker House which will be launching in Q2, 2024 and be home to all IRL builder and community activities.
Join the waitlist for the Ayaversity Builders Program (Cohort 3) which will be a hybrid event.
Community Workshops: Stay tuned for practical skill-building workshops.
📍Milestones in January!
RetroPGF
January kicked off on a high note as we received 28,291.29 OP in RetroPGF3. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Optimism for this incredible opportunity.
Partnership
We're thrilled to announce the closure of two groundbreaking partnerships! Firstly, with HyperNest, the leading DeFi accelerator, to scale African DeFi projects to new heights. Secondly, with Forward, an advanced AI-driven platform, empowering our community to deploy dApps, blockchains, or subnets effortlessly. Learn more about these game-changing collaborations here.
Project showcase
Last month, after 12 weeks of intensive training, our Cohort 2.0 participants had the chance to showcase their projects. Catch the full event here and watch each team's project presentation.
AyaHQ Hacker house
Exciting news! We've established our very first hacker house in Ghana, a hub for training and hosting hackathons. The future looks promising, and we're brimming with optimism.
Zuafrique Builders Program
We're seeking your contribution in the Zuafrique Builders Program. This program offers a two-week immersive experience tailored for operators, builders, and enthusiasts who are passionate about Ethereum and Layer 2 technologies in Africa.
Our goal is to promote Ethereum and Layer 2 education and innovation throughout Africa.
We would appreciate any contribution even $1. Note that you need a minimum Gitcoin Passport score of 15 for you to qualify for matching. The QF round ends on the 15th of February, so please help us make this a reality.
Find out more here
Onboarding Builders Communities on AyaLabs
We are helping builder communities showcase their technical execution skills using our Organization features + Hackathon platform.
We gave our partnering community the incredible opportunity to host a hackathon in their communities, which we proudly sponsored.
The hackathon was hosted on ayalab.xyz and was a huge success with 87 participants forming 13 teams, presenting 16 innovative projects, and celebrating 6 winning teams! 🚀
Now, we're extending the invitation to you!
We'll assist you in launching your inaugural Hackathon and award $200 to the winners. Terms and conditions will be applicable.
Don't hesitate to send us a mail info@ayahq.com
Let's build together! 🚀
📍Past Events
Aya Kickoff Space: We gathered at the Aya Kickoff Space to discuss our ambitious plans for 2024. If you missed it, fear not! Explore our plans here.
X-Space: In January, we hosted our inaugural X-space featuring esteemed speakers like Sarah Idahosa, Someh Crypto, Olubunmi, and Victor Denise. They shared invaluable insights on building a personal brand in 2024. Listen to the recording here.
Workshop: Our educative workshop on building a community through writing, featuring Onyeka, the founder of Creaitz, was a resounding success. Join our Discord community for more engaging workshops.
📍Ongoing and Upcoming Events
Aya Talent Collective Challenge: Our community is currently building a GameFi app. It's not too late to join! Register here and be part of the hackers' community.
Event Page: Stay updated with our latest events here, and if you have an upcoming event you'd like us to showcase, kindly visit our event page.
Cheer Corner! 🎉
Let's give a round of applause to Joel Azu, the Program Manager at Ayaversity! Joel's dedication and hard work have elevated Ayaversity to new heights. Cohort 2.0's success is a testament to his efforts, and we eagerly await Cohort 3.0. Join us in celebrating Joel Azu's remarkable contributions!
Want to be featured?
Email info@ayahq.com for consideration.
IT'S A WRAP!
With genuine gratitude, we acknowledge your essential role in this incredible journey. Your unwavering support and engagement have propelled us to success.
As we part ways for now, stay inspired, embrace continuous learning, and let's unite in forging towards a brighter future.
Wishing you a fulfilling February ahead!
