Igniting Africa's Next Generation of Builders

Ubuntu Ignite is Rails Cloud's community ecosystem — developer programs, hackathons, sports sponsorships, and startup incubation across Zimbabwe.

Ubuntu Ignite Community

Dev

Developer community, Discord chapters, weekly learning rhythm, and a four-tier certification program. Learn, build, and grow with peers across Zimbabwe.

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Sports

Inter-school athletics, university leagues, fun runs, and e-sports tournaments. Rails sponsors events that bring communities together through sport.

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Founders

Six-month startup incubation with free hosting, API access, mentorship, and a Demo Day. No equity taken. Hackathon winners are fast-tracked.

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By the numbers

10
Hackathons across 3 cities
Free
Developer certifications
6 mo
Startup incubation program

City chapters across Zimbabwe

Ubuntu Ignite runs in-person meetups, hackathons, and community events in cities across Zimbabwe. Each chapter has local organizers, regular events, and a dedicated Discord channel.

Harare Bulawayo Mutare Chiredzi
Zimbabwe

More programs

Hackathons

48-hour build sprints with themes, prizes, and mentorship. Open to all skill levels.

Content Ambassadors

Create tutorials, speak at events, and help grow the Rails developer community.

Join the community

Connect with developers, founders, and creators building on Rails Cloud across Zimbabwe.

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