The Airthon is a transformative 5-day innovation challenge at USIU-Africa main campus, Nairobi, uniting 600 competitors and innovators from universities, national polytechnics, colleges, innovation hubs, and organizations with innovation departments to develop scalable solutions for clean air, clean energy, health, environmental conservation, and city planning, with a strong emphasis on blockchain and AI to address environment, health, and climate challenges. Scheduled for August 25 – August 29 , 2025 the Airthon will feature 150 teams competing across 15 categories:
The AirThon 2025
At USIU Africa
August 25 – 29 , 2025
Innovating for Clean Air, Clean Energy, and a Sustainable Kenya
What is the Airthon?
Competition Categories
- Air Purification for Industrial and Commercial Spaces
- Renewable Microgrids for Urban and Rural Areas
- Clean Cooking
- Smart Air Quality Monitoring Devices
- Waste-to-Energy Technologies
- Electric Mobility
- Industrial Emission Reduction Technologies.
- Climate-Smart Agriculture.
- Green Infrastructure Technologies.
- Tech-Driven Reforestation for Ecosystems.
- Sustainable Aviation Technologies.
- AI Solutions for Clean Energy and Clean Air
- Blockchain Technology for data collection and management in Clean Air and Clean Energy
- Communication for Health and Environment.
- Carbon Credit Management Technologies.
The event will culminate in an Awards Gala, with cash prizes prizes and incubation to scale winning solutions.
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