Young innovators shine at NCC hackathon, showcase accessible technology solutions

The fourth edition of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Hackathon Live Show 2026 concluded with SORA emerging as the overall winner, receiving a grand prize of N3 million. The hackathon, themed "Technology Without Barriers," aimed to develop innovative technology solutions for persons with disabilities and other underserved communities.

SORA is an inclusive job-matching and adaptive skills platform designed for verified persons with disabilities in Nigeria. Clear Signal and IKOR secured second and third places, respectively, with Clear Signal providing accessible power outage alerts for blind, visually impaired, deaf, and hard-of-hearing electricity consumers, and IKOR offering an AI-powered voice dictation and writing tool.

The top three teams received cash prizes, while all participants were awarded consolation prizes and certificates. The event brought together 20 teams comprising innovators, software developers, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and persons with disabilities from across Nigeria. The hackathon's executive commissioner, Rimini Makama, emphasized the importance of young Nigerian innovators as a critical resource for the nation's future growth, highlighting the potential of technology to remove barriers and support a digitally inclusive society.

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