About the challenge
We are excited to announce the return of the 2024 Naija SDGs Fintech Hackathon! This initiative, spearheaded by the Financial Centre for Sustainability Lagos (FC4S Lagos) and the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center, aims to harness the transformative potential of fintech to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s hackathon will gather innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs to create pioneering solutions addressing key global challenges.
In 2024, we are focusing on three thematic areas through the HEW Challenge: Health, Energy and Water. Participants will develop fintech-driven solutions that:
Health – Enhance healthcare access and delivery, addressing pressing issues like financing healthcare services and promoting innovative healthcare models.
Energy – Contribute to clean energy transition efforts, leveraging fintech to improve access to affordable and sustainable energy.
Water – Promote access to clean water, addressing water scarcity and improving resource management using financial technology solutions.
Participants should expect to receive:
1. Tailored training programs
2. Access to essential business tools and products, including cloud, marketing, and operations support
3. Marketing and promotion opportunities
4. Airtime/Data support for teams
5. Mentorship from tech, business, and community leaders
6. A cash prize of 1 Million Naira for each of the top three winners
Requirements
Eligibility
We welcome proposals from:
a. Ideation-Stage Startups and Growth-Stage Companies
b. Social Enterprises and Non-Profit Organisations
c. University Teams
Selection Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following:
Innovation and Creativity – Novel approaches to solving SDG-related challenges using fintech and AI.
Feasibility – The technical and financial viability of the proposed solution.
Scalability– Potential for expansion across regions or sectors.
Impact – Alignment with one or more SDGs, and measurable positive social or environmental outcomes.
Prizes
1 Million Naira
A cash prize of One Million Naira for each of the top three winners.
The grant will be disbursed in Naira.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Arome Ibrahim
Impact Entrepreneur
Judging Criteria
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Innovation and Creativity
Novel approaches to solving SDG-related challenges using fintech and AI. -
Feasibility
The technical and financial viability of the proposed solution. -
Scalability
Potential for expansion across regions or sectors in Nigeria. -
Impact
Alignment with one or more SDGs, and measurable positive social or environmental outcomes.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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