The Ogun Digital Summit has opened applications for an innovation hackathon offering ₦5 million in prizes to encourage technology driven solutions and support emerging entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The initiative is expected to attract developers, startup founders and young innovators seeking to transform ideas into practical solutions to business and societal challenges.
The competition will focus on key sectors, including financial technology, education technology, property technology, healthcare, agriculture and artificial intelligence. By bringing innovators together across these fields, the programme aims to promote the development of digital products that address local needs while creating opportunities for technology businesses to grow.
The hackathon also presents an opportunity for young Nigerians to demonstrate their technical skills, develop marketable solutions and gain exposure within the country’s growing startup ecosystem. Beyond the prize money, participation in initiatives of this nature can help innovators refine their products, build professional networks and attract potential investors or business partners.
The initiative comes amid growing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy through innovation, entrepreneurship and technology adoption. However, its long term impact will depend on whether promising participants receive sustained support beyond the competition, including access to funding, mentorship and opportunities to commercialise their solutions.