48-Hour Competitive Sprint Student Hackathon

Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students at Nigerian universities. Teams work with mentors from industry, academia, and civil society.

  • ₦10M Prize Pool
  • 48 Hours
  • Mentors from Industry & Academia

Hackathon Tracks Build Solutions That Matter

EdTech & Digital Learning

Solutions for accessible, quality education across Africa.

HealthTech & Telemedicine

Digital health innovations for underserved communities.

AgriTech & Food Security

Technology for sustainable agriculture and nutrition.

GovTech & Civic Innovation

Platforms for transparency, governance, and citizen engagement.

FinTech & Financial Inclusion

Solutions bridging the financial services gap.

Open Innovation

Any technology solution addressing SDGs in Africa.

Prize Structure ₦10 Million Prize Pool

1st Place

₦5,000,000
Grand Prize + Incubation Support

2nd Place

₦3,000,000
Runner-up Prize + Mentorship

3rd Place

₦2,000,000
Bronze Prize + Recognition

All prices are exclusive of VAT. Booth allocation is based on availability at the University of Abuja.

Event Timeline The Two-Day Journey

From kickoff to awards — here's how the weekend unfolds.

Day 1 — Build
  • 10:00
  • Check-in & Registration
    Arrive, collect your badge, and settle into your space.
  • 10:30
  • Opening Ceremony
    Welcome address, rules of engagement, and sponsor highlights.
  • 11:00
  • Challenges Revealed
    Problem statements for every track are unveiled.
  • 11:30
  • Kickoff & Team Forming
    Finalise your team and start building.
  • 15:00
  • Mentor Progress Reviews
    Show your progress to mentors and refine your approach.
  • 18:00
  • Day 1 Close
    Activities wind up for the day.
Day 2 — Submit & Celebrate
  • 10:00
  • Doors Open & Final Sprint
    Pick up where you left off and finish your build.
  • 12:00
  • Submissions Close
    Demos, repositories, and pitch decks are due.
  • 13:00
  • Demo Pitches
    Present your solution to the judging panel.
  • 15:00
  • Judging Deliberation
    Scores are consolidated and finalists ranked.
  • 16:00
  • Networking & Exhibition
    Showcase your work and connect with attendees.
  • 18:00
  • Awards Ceremony & Close
    Winners announced, prizes awarded, hackathon ends.

Judging Criteria How Projects Are Evaluated

Submissions are scored by an independent panel of judges across five weighted criteria.

25%

Innovation & Originality
Fresh thinking and a creative approach to the problem.

25%

Impact & Feasibility
Real-world value and how deliverable the solution is.

20%

Technical Quality
Architecture, code quality, and how well the demo works.

15%

Design & Usability
Intuitive experience and clear solution design.

15%

Pitch & Presentation
Clarity and persuasiveness of the final demo.

All prices are exclusive of VAT. Booth allocation is based on availability at the University of Abuja.

What You Get Everything You Need to Build

Resources, support, and tools so you can focus on your solution.

Mentor Support
Guidance from industry, academia, and civil society throughout the build.

Datasets & APIs
Curated tools, open datasets, and resources to build with.

Workspace & Connectivity
A dedicated hacking space with power and reliable Wi-Fi.

Team Matching
Solo hackers are matched into teams based on skills before kickoff.

All prices are exclusive of VAT. Booth allocation is based on availability at the University of Abuja.

Register for the Hackathon

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Register your team or organisation below.
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17

Thematic Tracks

₦10M

Hackathon Prize 

4 Days

of programming