Three Pathways to Capital Market Excellence
Whether you're an institution seeking curriculum integration, a student building innovative solutions, or a researcher exploring market dynamics, CARN has a program for you.
The University Program
A comprehensive program designed for universities and polytechnics to integrate Contisx exchange systems, market data, and infrastructure into their academic curriculum. Establish Capital Market Innovation Labs on campus with exchange-grade technology.
What You Get
Exchange Infrastructure Access
Access to Contisx Mint trading engines, matching systems, and market data feeds for hands-on learning.
Curriculum Materials
Ready-to-use course modules, case studies, and simulation exercises developed with industry experts.
Faculty Development
Training programs and certification for educators to effectively teach capital market systems.
Innovation Lab Support
Technical and operational support to establish a Capital Market Innovation Lab on your campus.
Curriculum Areas
Trading & Market Microstructure
Order books, matching engines, price discovery
Risk Management
Clearing, settlement, collateral systems
Market Infrastructure
CSD, depository systems, securities lifecycle
Regulatory Frameworks
Compliance, market surveillance, governance
Eligibility Requirements
Contisx Sandbox Program
A controlled environment where students build trading systems, developers test APIs, and researchers simulate market behavior. Access to Contisx Mint APIs, market simulators, and development tools with no risk to real systems.
Sandbox Capabilities
Trading API Access
REST and WebSocket APIs for order management, market data, and account operations.
Market Data Feeds
Real-time and historical market data for backtesting and strategy development.
Algorithm Testing
Safe environment to test trading algorithms without affecting real markets.
System Integration
Test integrations with clearing, settlement, and depository systems.
Use Cases
Trading Bots
Build and test automated trading strategies
Market Analysis
Develop analytics and visualization tools
Risk Systems
Create risk monitoring and alerting systems
Research Projects
Conduct experiments on market behavior
Eligibility Requirements
Contisx Innovation Challenge
An annual competition challenging students and early-career innovators to develop solutions for investment inclusion, market liquidity, AI-powered trading, and retail investment access across Africa. Winners receive funding, mentorship, and pathways to implementation.
Challenge Tracks
Investment Inclusion
Solutions to bring retail investors into capital markets, especially in underserved regions.
Market Liquidity
Innovations to improve liquidity and price discovery in African markets.
AI in Trading
Artificial intelligence applications for trading, surveillance, and market analysis.
Cross-Border Solutions
Technologies enabling seamless cross-border investment and settlement.
What Winners Get
Cash Prizes
Significant cash awards for top solutions
Mentorship
6-month industry mentorship program
Implementation
Pathway to pilot with Contisx infrastructure
Network Access
Introduction to investors and partners
Eligibility Requirements
Key Dates & Events
Challenge Registration Opens
Challenge Registration Opens
University Program Applications
University Program Applications
Sandbox Cohort Begins
Sandbox Cohort Begins
Challenge Finals
Challenge Finals
CARN Annual Summit
CARN Annual Summit
Ready to Get Started?
Join the Contisx Academic and Research Network today and help shape the future of capital markets in Africa.