Prizes
There is a prize. But that is not the point.
We put real money behind this because getting started is what stops most people. The prize is there to pull you in, but it is not why this matters.
What you can win
There is a prize. But that is not the point.
R250,000
A share of R250,000 in cash and prizes across all five themes, plus mentorship and a national spotlight. The money is what gets you started. The skill is what stays with you.
Grand champion
R60,000
One national winner
- R60,000 cash for the builder
- A new laptop to keep building
- 12 months of mentorship with the Zaio team
- Full Zaio bootcamp scholarship
Theme winners ×5
R20,000
each, one per theme
- R20,000 cash prize
- Mentorship + a feature on Zaio
People's choice
R10,000
voted by the public
- R10,000 cash prize
- The most-backed build, nationwide
All 50 finalistsData + device stipend
Top schoolsNational showcase feature
Every entrantCertificate of participation
Gr 10-12Anyone can enter
9Provinces
5Languages
R0Free, always
Prize figures are indicative and will be confirmed before launch.
How prize money is paid
Winners are learners, so prize money is paid into a parent or guardian account, with their consent. Simple and above board.
The real prize
You will walk away knowing how to take a real problem and build a real solution with AI. That skill does not expire when the competition ends. It is the most useful thing you can learn right now.