Shisong Connect is a hospital interface platform designed to improve patient experience by reducing wait times, simplifying communication with medical staff, and improving administrative processes such as billing and scheduling.
Organized by the Bamenda Tech Community, the challenge is open to individuals and teams who have innovative ideas and projects that address important social, economic, and environmental challenges facing the community. Participants are encouraged to submit projects that leverage technology to create solutions that have a positive impact on the community
The Bamenda Community Challenge provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to receive mentorship, training, and funding to help develop their ideas into viable businesses. The competition has attracted a wide range of participants from various sectors including health, education, agriculture, and finance..
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BCC 25 Masterclass Sessions
The BCC Master Classes – May Edition were more than just workshops; they were a launchpad for creativity, leadership, and real-world impact. From branding to tech innovation, Bamenda’s brightest minds came together to learn, build, and empower one another. The energy was electric, the collaboration inspiring, and the skills gained—transformative. Led by community leaders and industry experts, these sessions delivered hands-on learning that fueled momentum across the region. Whether you missed it or want to relive the highlights, our recap video gives you an inside look at how the Bamenda Community Challenge is shaping talent and driving change.
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Our Top 10 teams 2025
Shisong Connect
OppFunding
OppFunding is a community-based crowdfunding platform that enables students, entrepreneurs, and small businesses to raise capital. It bridges the funding gap in Cameroon by providing an alternative to traditional banking systems.
Eduvate
Eduvate is a career assessment tool for advanced level students. It offers personalized recommendations based on skills, personality, preferences, and constraints to help users make informed career decisions.
HIT (Herbal Insight Technology)
HIT is an AI-powered platform that helps users prepare herbal medicine safely and accurately. It promotes natural health practices by providing preparation steps, dosage guidelines, and herbal knowledge based on trained datasets.
ChopDirect
ChopDirect is a farm-to-buyer platform that connects farmers directly to consumers. It ensures fair pricing and access to fresh food while promoting financial inclusion through Mobile Money integration and gamified loyalty rewards.
Future Prospect
FutureProspect is a web platform that connects students with internship opportunities. It simplifies internship applications and improves access to relevant job experience, helping students gain practical exposure in their fields.
KASH
Kash is an e-commerce platform aimed at solving key challenges in Bamenda by providing a digital marketplace for local businesses. The platform enables businesses to reach a broader market, helping them grow and create new economic opportunities. Kash integrates mobile money services like MTN MoMo and Orange MoMo, allowing secure payments and financial inclusion for the unbanked.
Afrimat
AfriMart is a hyper-local digital marketplace connecting Bamenda vendors with customers through an intuitive mobile-first platform. We eliminate market hassles by enabling price comparison, virtual bargaining, and seller verification while preserving the cultural essence of Cameroonian commerce.
TrackOps
TrackOps is a comprehensive HR management platform designed to automate workforce operations for businesses in Cameroon. It streamlines attendance tracking, payroll, GPS monitoring, leave, and expenses. Customized to local needs, it’s a solution to workforce inefficiencies in the Cameroonian context.
Smart Health Monitoring System
This project focuses on the design and realization of a smart health monitoring system that automates the tracking of drip flow rate and vital signs, specifically ECG and body temperature. The system collects real-time patient data and wirelessly transmits it to a central monitoring unit, allowing a nurse to oversee multiple patients simultaneously. This innovation aims to enhance efficiency, reduce manual errors, and improve patient care, especially in resource-limited healthcare settings.
Meet our 2024 Winners
AgroMate
3rd Place, BCC 2024
Ghany Elisha, Chia Raissa, Mary Makuchi
Meet our 2024 Winners
BOLO
2nd Place, BCC 2024
Fotso Tachula Eddy-Steve, Yuh Randy, Ngwa Frank, Lanso James
Meet our 2024 Winners
FindHome
1st Place, BCC 2024
YUH RANDY AFUMBOM, IMPAH FRITZ AKAM, MBOGWE EMELDA FENUI, YUH RANDY AFUMBOM
Evaluation Criteria
40%
Impact
Does your project tackle a major issue faced by Bamenda residents? We want solutions that address real needs and make a positive difference.
20%
UNSDG Adherance
Can your project function and be maintained long-term? We’re seeking solutions that are realistic and involve the community for continued success.
20%
Sustainability
Is your project idea clear and easy to understand? A strong prototype showcases the core features and user-friendliness of your solution.
10%
Design
Can your project be replicated to serve more people or address broader issues? We value solutions with growth potential for wider impact.
Let's work together
The Bamenda Community Challenge is more than just a competition – it’s a call to action for passionate individuals and organizations to come together and tackle the challenges facing our community. We believe in the power of collaboration to create real and lasting change.
FAQS
What kind of projects is the Bamenda Community Challenge looking for?
We’re seeking innovative and impactful solutions that address real needs faced by the Bamenda community. This could include projects related to education, healthcare, economic development, infrastructure, environment, or social issues. We encourage creative approaches and projects that empower the community itself.
Who can participate in the Bamenda Community Challenge?
The Challenge is open to everyone! Individuals, student groups, community organizations, businesses, and NGOs are all welcome to participate. We encourage collaboration and teamwork to bring together diverse perspectives and expertise.
What resources are available to participants?
Participants will have access to a variety of resources to support their project development. This may include online workshops, mentorship opportunities with experienced professionals, access to research materials, and potential funding for winning projects.
How will the projects be judged?
Projects will be evaluated based on four key criteria:
- Impact: Does the project address a significant need and create positive change for the community?
- Sustainability: Can the project be implemented and maintained in the long term?
- Prototype: Is the project idea clear, and does the prototype effectively showcase the solution?
- Scalability: Can the project be replicated to serve more people or address broader issues?
What are the benefits of participating in the Bamenda Community Challenge?
Participating in the Challenge offers a chance to make a real difference in your community. You’ll gain valuable skills in project development, teamwork, and innovation. Winners will receive funding and resources to bring their project to life, and all participants will have the opportunity to network with other passionate individuals and organizations working to improve Bamenda.
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Organized by the Bamenda Tech Community, the challenge is open to individuals and teams who have innovative ideas and projects that address important social, economic, and environmental challenges facing the community. Participants are encouraged to submit projects that leverage technology to create solutions that have a positive impact on the community. The Bamenda Community Challenge provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to receive mentorship, training, and funding to help develop their ideas into viable businesses. The competition has attracted a wide range of participants from various sectors including health, education, agriculture, and finance.
