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.
Eligibility Â
We welcome proposals from:
- Ideation-Stage Startups and Growth-Stage Companies
- Social Enterprises and Non-Profit Organizations
- 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.
Benefits
- Tailored training programs
- Access to essential business tools and products, including cloud, marketing, and operations support
- Marketing and promotion opportunities
- Airtime/Data support for teams
- Mentorship from tech, business, and community leaders
- A cash prize of One Million Naira for each of the top three winners
