NASENI Kicks-off FutureMakers Hackathon for 60 Young Innovators- Winners to receive ₦1.5m, ₦1m and ₦500,000 zone prizes
Sunday EhigiatorThe National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is set to commence the FutureMakers by NASENI Virtual Hackathon and Pitch Sessions, with 60 young innovators selected from across
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is launching the FutureMakers Virtual Hackathon and Pitch Sessions, inviting 60 young innovators from Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. The five-day hackathon, from August 17-21, 2026, will challenge participants to develop solutions to specific issues in their respective zones, supported by technical facilitators and mentors.
Winners from each zone will receive ₦1.5m, ₦1m, and ₦500,000 prizes, with the top six advancing to pitch their innovations at the NASENI Invention Fest, where they could win a ₦5 million grand prize, an international study tour, and scholarships. NASENI's Executive Vice Chairman, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, emphasized the program's national reach and local focus, while Hub Manager, Busola Beckley Perez-Folayan, highlighted the long-term benefits for winners, including access to SparkLab, mentorship, training, and scholarship pathways.
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