Connect NextGen Hackathon 2026 – YOA

Deadline: March 10, 2026

Applications are open for the Connect NextGen Hackathon 2026. The Connect NextGen Hackathon (powered by Ericsson, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria and Tech Revolution Africa) is a nationwide innovation initiative designed to establish, help, and scale early-stage expertise startups constructing options for Africa’s most urgent challenges.

Through an intensive hackathon and acceleration program, chosen startups will obtain mentorship, publicity, and entry to strategic companions, serving to them rework concepts into sustainable, affect-pushed ventures.

Focus Areas

The hackathon is designed to highlight key domains of innovation and downside-fixing.

• Telecommunications: Solutions that enhance connectivity, community efficiency, and digital entry.
• FinTech: Digital instruments that improve funds, banking, and monetary inclusion.
• Well beingTech: Technology that improves healthcare entry, supply, and outcomes.
• AgriTech: Innovations that enhance farming productiveness and meals methods
• EdTech: Digital options that enhance studying and expertise improvement.
• Internet of Things (IoT): Connected units that allow sensible, knowledge-pushed methods.
• ClearTech: Technologies centered on clear power and environmental safety.
• AI/ML: Intelligent methods that automate duties and drive higher choices.
• Sustainability: Solutions that help lengthy-time period social, financial, and environmental affect.

Benefits

Selected startups will profit from:

• An 8-week intensive acceleration program
• Technical and enterprise mentorship from business specialists
• Access to funding alternatives and investor networks
• Visibility by media, companions, and ecosystem platforms
• Networking with authorities, company, and ecosystem stakeholder
• OPPORTUNITY to pitch reside on the Hackathon Demo Day

Eligibility

To be eligible for this system, startups should:

• Operate in Nigeria
• Possess a minimal viable product (MVP)
• Demonstrate measurable traction or pilot utilization
• Be gender-inclusive in workforce composition

Application

After submission, candidates will obtain a affirmation e-mail. Applications will then be reviewed, and solely shortlisted or chosen startups might be contacted with subsequent steps.

Click here to apply

For extra info, go to Connect NextGen Hackathon.