Hack4Livestock Hackathon Program for Nigerian Innovators (N10M Prizes)

Are you ready to transform Nigeria’s livestock industry through cutting-edge technology?

Join Hack4Livestock – a dynamic hackathon uniting innovators, technologists, and agricultural experts to solve Nigeria’s biggest livestock challenges through sustainable, tech-driven solutions.

Nigeria’s livestock sector plays a pivotal role in national development, contributing over 5% to GDP and supporting millions of livelihoods. Yet, it continues to grapple with serious issues—inefficient grazing, frequent conflict, disease outbreaks, limited market access, and poor infrastructure.

Hackathon Objectives

Develop tech tools: Innovative solutions for livestock monitoring, and disease prevention

Design early-warning systems: Leverage AI, IoT, and GIS to mitigate farmer-herder conflicts

Build blockchain platforms: Ensure transparent livestock transactions

Promote digital literacy: Expand access for rural farmers and herders

Foster cross-sector collaboration: Between tech experts and agricultural stakeholders

Who Should Apply?

We’re calling on passionate individuals and teams from diverse backgrounds

Developers & Engineers: (AI, IoT, GIS, Blockchain, Web & Mobile App Development)

Entrepreneurs & Startups: (AgriTech, Digital Inclusion, and Sustainability)

Government Officials & Policymakers: (In Agriculture, Rural Development, and Conflict Resolution)

Farmers & Herders: (As end users and co-creators of solutions)

Prizes for Innovators

First Place: NGN 5,000,000

2nd Place: NGN 3,000,000

3rd Place: NGN 2,000,000

Application

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pplication Deadline

May 12, 2025 (11:59 PM WAT)

Successful applicants will be notified by

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Hackathon Dates

May 21–24, 2025 | Abuja

Prizes & Support

Funding, incubation opportunities, mentorship, and more!

Visit Hack4 Livestock Hackathon to learn more

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