Lightning Developer Bootcamp Dar es Salaam Opens for African Builders
Africa Free Routing has announced the Lightning Developer Bootcamp Dar es Salaam, a five-day programme for developers interested in building with Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.
The bootcamp will take place from 21 to 25 September 2026 at Sahara Ventures HQ in Victoria, Dar es Salaam. Applications are now open.
Hands-On Bitcoin and Lightning Training
The bootcamp will focus on practical learning. Participants will move from Bitcoin and Lightning fundamentals to coding, building and testing real applications.
Developers can expect:
- Hands-on Bitcoin and Lightning training
- Practical coding workshops
- Opportunities to build working projects
- Networking with other Bitcoin and Lightning developers
The programme is designed for developers who want to build practical tools and payment solutions using Bitcoin and Lightning.
Expanding Lightning Development Across Africa
Africa Free Routing has organised similar developer bootcamps in African cities including Kigali, Addis Ababa and Kisumu.
These programmes help developers gain practical experience with Bitcoin infrastructure, Lightning development and open-source tools.Bringing the programme to Dar es Salaam also gives more developers in Tanzania and East Africa an opportunity to develop these skills locally.
How to Apply
Applications for the Lightning Developer Bootcamp Dar es Salaam are now open.
Interested developers can apply through the official application link provided by Africa Free Routing. Spaces are limited, so early applications are encouraged.
The bootcamp will run from 21 to 25 September 2026 at Sahara Ventures HQ.
Africa Free Routing hopes the programme will help more African developers build useful Bitcoin and Lightning products for real-world payments.