If you have been sitting on a tech idea and waiting for the right push, here it is. The Ogun Digital Summit 2026 Hackathon is putting ₦5 million in prizes on the table for Nigerian teams that can show a real, working solution.
The hackathon holds on November 25, 2026 in Abeokuta. That is close, so teams that move this week will have a real advantage over those who wait.
About the Programme
The hackathon is part of the seventh edition of the Ogun Digital Summit, a gathering of entrepreneurs, developers, creatives and investors who are shaping Nigeria’s digital economy. The wider summit runs from November 25 to 27, 2026.
The hackathon itself takes place at Ogun Tech Hub, Kobape, Abeokuta. Teams build and present solutions across six tracks: EdTech, FinTech, PropTech and Real Estate, HealthTech and Telemedicine, AgriTech and Food Security, and AI and Machine Learning.
Benefits
The cash is the headline, but it is not the whole story. The prize pool is split three ways, and the winners walk away with extras that help a young product keep moving.
- First place: ₦2.5 million
- Second place: ₦1.5 million
- Third place: ₦1 million
- Cloud computing credits and Zoho credits for your product
- Workspace opportunities
- An eight-week mentorship programme
Eight weeks of mentorship can be worth more than the prize money if your team is still figuring out customers and pricing.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to Nigerian innovators
- University, polytechnic and college of education students
- Early-career and experienced tech professionals
- Startup founders with early-stage ideas
- Developers, designers, product managers and data professionals
- Domain experts, such as farmers, teachers or health workers with a problem worth solving
- Teams of two to five members, with a team name and a designated team leader
- Each person can join only one team
Documents Needed to Apply
There is no long document list here. Expect to provide your team details and a clear write-up of the problem you are solving.
- Team name and the name of your team leader
- Names and contact details of all two to five members
- A short description of the problem and the people it affects
- An explanation of how your product solves it
- A working prototype or demo to present on the day
Judges look for a defined problem, a practical solution, a working prototype, impact and sustainability, and a capable team. If your idea could grow into a real company, get it on paper properly with business registration services so you are ready when a prize or investor shows up.
Key Details at a Glance
Programme: Ogun Digital Summit Hackathon 2026
Organizer: Ogun Digital Summit
Eligible location: Nigeria
Funding available: ₦5 million in total prizes (₦2.5m, ₦1.5m, ₦1m), plus credits and mentorship
Application deadline: Check official portal (hackathon holds November 25, 2026)
How to Apply
Start at the official Ogun Digital Summit hackathon page. A closing date is not clearly stated, so do not assume you have until the event day.
- Form a team of two to five people and choose a team leader.
- Pick one of the six tracks that fits your idea.
- Open the hackathon registration page and fill in your team details.
- Describe the problem, who it affects and how your product helps.
- Review everything and submit.
Begin your prototype now. A rough but working demo beats a polished slide deck every time.
Final Thoughts
Hackathons reward people who show up with something built. If you are in Nigeria and you can code, design or solve a real problem, this is a low-risk shot at funding and mentorship.
Want more chances like this? Browse our list of latest opportunities for the month and keep your applications moving.