$20,000 Blockchain Grant Open for African Developers: Build a Micro-Payments MVP on Fedrok Blockchain

Funding Opportunity for African Tech Builders Looking to Solve Real-World Financial Access Challenges If you’re a developer or fintech builder in Africa looking for funded, real-world blockchain projects, here’s an opportunity you might want to jump on. Fedrok AG, a Swiss blockchain technology company, has opened applications for a $20,000 grant to support the design and development of a micro-transaction platform built on its EVM-compatible blockchain. The project is focused on building solutions for low-cost, secure digital transactions in Chad and Niger, two of Africa’s most underbanked regions. The aim is to make digital payments more accessible for everyday users, including small businesses and rural communities with limited internet connectivity. This is not a hackathon or theoretical exercise, it’s a funded opportunity to build and deploy a real MVP with the potential for long-term partnership and market impact. What’s On Offer Successful applicants will receive: $20,000 in milestone-based funding Technical documentation and mentorship from Fedrok’s blockchain team Access to the Fedrok Blockchain platform for development and deployment The chance to deploy in Chad and Niger, with real user impact Potential ongoing collaboration after the MVP phase What You’ll Be Building The goal is to develop a mobile-first micro-transaction platform designed for financial inclusion in low-bandwidth environments. Key features should include: Peer-to-peer (P2P) and small business payments USSD or SMS-based user interfaces, in addition to web or app access Wallet functionality, including identity verification and transaction history Multi-language support, with French required and local languages optional Full integration with Fedrok Blockchain for transaction transparency and security Who Can Apply Fedrok is looking for Africa-based developers or teams who: Have experience in blockchain, fintech, or micro-payment platform development Understand the local context and user needs in Chad and Niger Whether you’re part of a startup, a tech hub, or an independent team, you’re eligible to apply if you meet the above criteria. Why This Matters Africa is already recognized as a global leader in mobile money adoption, but blockchain-powered micro-payments remain largely unexplored at scale. This grant offers developers a chance to: Build a working blockchain application with real social impact Address financial exclusion in two of Africa’s most underserved markets Test and validate their solution with the backing of a Swiss-registered blockchain company While Fedrok may not yet be a household name in Africa’s tech scene, the company has positioned itself as a blockchain player focused on environmental and social impact, not just speculation. This challenge reflects their mission to connect blockchain utility with real-world needs. How to Apply Submit your proposal by June 1, 2025 Send it to: grants@fedrok.com Use the subject line: “MVP Micro-Transaction Platform Proposal – [Your Team Name]” Your proposal should include: Executive Summary of your idea Technical Approach and architecture Development Timeline with milestones Team Profiles and relevant experience Budget Breakdown Deployment and Go-to-Market Strategy for Chad and Niger Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a virtual interview to discuss their proposal in more detail. Get Involved: Build Impactful Blockchain Solutions for Africa If you’re passionate about using technology to solve real-world challenges and you have the skills to deliver scalable, low-cost financial solutions, don’t miss this opportunity. The deadline is June 1, 2025, so start preparing your proposal today. For more information and submission details, visit https://bit.ly/abifedrok.

May 16, 2025 - 16:30

$20,000 Blockchain Grant Open for African Developers: Build a Micro-Payments MVP on Fedrok Blockchain

Funding Opportunity for African Tech Builders Looking to Solve Real-World Financial Access Challenges

If you’re a developer or fintech builder in Africa looking for funded, real-world blockchain projects, here’s an opportunity you might want to jump on.

Fedrok AG, a Swiss blockchain technology company, has opened applications for a $20,000 grant to support the design and development of a micro-transaction platform built on its EVM-compatible blockchain.

The project is focused on building solutions for low-cost, secure digital transactions in Chad and Niger, two of Africa’s most underbanked regions. The aim is to make digital payments more accessible for everyday users, including small businesses and rural communities with limited internet connectivity.

This is not a hackathon or theoretical exercise, it’s a funded opportunity to build and deploy a real MVP with the potential for long-term partnership and market impact.

What’s On Offer

Successful applicants will receive:

$20,000 in milestone-based funding
Technical documentation and mentorship from Fedrok’s blockchain team
Access to the Fedrok Blockchain platform for development and deployment
The chance to deploy in Chad and Niger, with real user impact
Potential ongoing collaboration after the MVP phase

What You’ll Be Building

The goal is to develop a mobile-first micro-transaction platform designed for financial inclusion in low-bandwidth environments.

Key features should include:

Peer-to-peer (P2P) and small business payments
USSD or SMS-based user interfaces, in addition to web or app access
Wallet functionality, including identity verification and transaction history
Multi-language support, with French required and local languages optional
Full integration with Fedrok Blockchain for transaction transparency and security

Who Can Apply

Fedrok is looking for Africa-based developers or teams who:

Have experience in blockchain, fintech, or micro-payment platform development
Understand the local context and user needs in Chad and Niger

Whether you’re part of a startup, a tech hub, or an independent team, you’re eligible to apply if you meet the above criteria.

Why This Matters

Africa is already recognized as a global leader in mobile money adoption, but blockchain-powered micro-payments remain largely unexplored at scale. This grant offers developers a chance to:

Build a working blockchain application with real social impact
Address financial exclusion in two of Africa’s most underserved markets
Test and validate their solution with the backing of a Swiss-registered blockchain company

While Fedrok may not yet be a household name in Africa’s tech scene, the company has positioned itself as a blockchain player focused on environmental and social impact, not just speculation. This challenge reflects their mission to connect blockchain utility with real-world needs.

How to Apply

Submit your proposal by June 1, 2025
Send it to: grants@fedrok.com
Use the subject line: “MVP Micro-Transaction Platform Proposal – [Your Team Name]”

Your proposal should include:

Executive Summary of your idea
Technical Approach and architecture
Development Timeline with milestones
Team Profiles and relevant experience
Budget Breakdown
Deployment and Go-to-Market Strategy for Chad and Niger

Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a virtual interview to discuss their proposal in more detail.

Get Involved: Build Impactful Blockchain Solutions for Africa

If you’re passionate about using technology to solve real-world challenges and you have the skills to deliver scalable, low-cost financial solutions, don’t miss this opportunity.

The deadline is June 1, 2025, so start preparing your proposal today.

For more information and submission details, visit https://bit.ly/abifedrok.