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.

Organizers Centre for Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation

CEMRI, University of Abuja, is the host institution for TASS Nigeria 2026. The Centre brings together cross-disciplinary expertise to examine migration, integration, and sustainable development across Africa.

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Thematic Tracks

₦10M

Hackathon Prize 

4 Days

of programming