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Episode 1 · November 12, 2026

One day. One problem. Build it.

Teams of two draw a real problem out of a hat, then understand it, brainstorm a solution, and build it before the day ends.

November 12, 2026
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
4 teams of two
In person

Watch the launch

Find out what the 1 Day Sprint is about and what to expect on November 12.

How the day works

Each sprint has a theme built around real problems people face across Africa. The theme is split into five sub-categories, and each team draws one out of a hat at the start of the day.

Nobody knows their problem until they pick it, so every team starts from zero: understand the problem, brainstorm a solution, then build it before the day ends. There's no judging this round, just teams sharing their ideas and how they approached their problem.

4

Teams

2

People per team

5

Sub-categories in the hat

1

Day, start to finish

Schedule · November 12

  1. 9:30 AM

    Welcome

    Teams check in, settle in, and get set up for the day.

  2. 10:00 AM

    Category draw

    Each team pulls one of the five sub-categories out of a hat. Nobody knows their problem until they pick it.

  3. 10:15 AM

    Brainstorming

    Start from zero: understand the problem, who it affects, and what a real solution could look like.

  4. 11:00 AM

    Building

    Heads down. Turn the idea into something that works.

  5. 1:00 PM

    Lunch

    Step away from the screen and refuel.

  6. 2:00 PM

    Sponsor walk-in

    The Bilow Capital team stops by to see what's being built.

  7. 2:30 PM

    Mentor check-ins

    Mentors go table to table to help teams get unstuck and sharpen their approach.

  8. 3:00 PM

    Building

    The final push. Get it working before the showcase.

  9. 4:30 PM

    Showcasing

    Each team presents what they built and walks the room through how they approached their problem.

  10. 5:30 PM

    Closing

    Wrap-up, thank-yous, and a look ahead to the next sprint.

The day ends at 6:00 PM.

Episodes

1

Episode 1

Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM · 4 teams

Sponsored by
Bilow Capital
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Get involved

Build at the next sprint, or help make it happen.

Want to participate?

Grab a teammate and register for Episode 1 on November 12. Teams of two, one day, one real problem.

  • Register as a team of two
  • Draw your problem on the day and build from zero
  • Present what you made to the room

Want to become a sponsor?

Put your organization in front of builders tackling real problems across Africa, and help the sprint grow.

  • Visit during the day and see what teams are building
  • Meet builders and early ideas first-hand
  • Get recognized on the page and at the event

Frequently Asked Questions

See what one day can produce

The first sprint is on November 12, 9:30 AM to 6 PM. Grab a teammate and register, or get in touch with questions.