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Miabé IA wins the first AI4YOUTH hackathon

Ewan Semadegbe and Eli Jean Doumeyan holding the $500 first-prize cheque, in front of the Neuractif press wall.
Ewan Semadegbe and Eli Jean Doumeyan, the team behind Miabé IA, after receiving first prize.

On 20 December 2025 in Lomé, Miabé IA won first prize at the inaugural AI4YOUTH hackathon, along with $500. The event was organised by Neuractif, led by Mrs Noélie Laba.

The Miabé IA team alongside Noélie Laba, beside the neuractif.org roll-up banner.
With Noélie Laba, who organised this first edition.

Miabé IA is the AI assistant we operate today at the University of Lomé — smart search, academic tutoring, past papers and solutions. It is the product Seed AI develops under the name Siava.

The Miabé IA team standing either side of the former Minister of Education, in front of the Neuractif press wall.
With the former Minister of Education.

Thanks to everyone who tested, shared and supported the product, both on the day and behind the scenes.

See the original announcement

In pictures

Ewan Semadegbe and Eli Jean Doumeyan laughing together in front of the Neuractif press wall.
Ewan Semadegbe and Eli Jean Doumeyan showing their AI4YOUTH hackathon badges.
The event badges — Lomé, 20 December 2025.