NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 – The World Computer Hacker League (WCHL) 2025, a global hackathon organized by the ICP HUBS Network, has entered its National Round, running from August 1 to 31, 2025.
The competition aims to identify, support, and showcase top developer talent within the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) ecosystem. Spanning four months, it serves as both a platform for groundbreaking applications and a driver for long-term innovation, fostering global collaboration and expanding the ICP developer community.
In the National Round, selected teams are developing their ideas into functional MVPs, supported by weekly mentorship, technical workshops, and expert feedback to refine their products. This stage focuses on execution, scalability, and deeper engagement with the ICP ecosystem.
“WCHL gives developers what they’ve been asking for: real time to focus and build, real support from experts, and real pathways to growth,” said Emilio Canessa, Director of Global Adoption at DFINITY Foundation. “We’re not just running a hackathon; we’re creating the environment developers need to succeed.”
The Qualification Round drew 11,774 registrations and 1,554 project submissions from around the world. Participants competed in five tracks: Bitcoin DeFi, AI, Fully On-Chain Applications, Real-World Assets (RWA), and Open Track. Submissions ranged from DeFi and AI tools to gaming, governance, and infrastructure solutions.
Fifty-one standout projects won prizes for innovation, real-world applicability, technical strength, and alignment with ICP’s vision. Half of all submissions advanced to the National Round, with the top 30% set to proceed to the Regional Round. The strongest teams will then compete in the Global Finale for top honors and prizes.
