Better everyday systems for Lagos
Build for Lagos Hack Day
Design and build a useful prototype in one energetic day. Teams will choose a Lagos-sized challenge, work alongside technical and product mentors, and pitch to a panel of local builders and community leaders that evening.
Team size
2–5 people
Prize pool
₦1,000,000 + mentorship
Register by
10 October 2026
Eligibility
Who can participate?
Open to learners and working professionals aged 18+. You can register with a team or join team matching where available.
Challenge tracks
Choose where you will make an impact
Move
Mobility, navigation and safer daily journeys.
Access
Tools that make essential services easier to reach.
Belong
Ideas that strengthen neighbourhood and community life.
Hackathon schedule
From kickoff to final pitch
Follow the complete build journey and plan around the moments that matter.
17 October
8:00 am
Doors open
Check in, meet builders and complete team matching.
17 October
9:00 am
Build begins
Challenge briefing followed by a mentored product sprint.
17 October
6:00 pm
Submission deadline
Submit a working prototype, short demo and project summary.
17 October
7:00 pm
Finals
Shortlisted teams pitch live before prizes are awarded.
Ready to build?
Register for the challenge
Reserve your place before 10 October 2026. You can arrive with a team or use team matching to meet other builders.
- Team size
- 2–5 people
- Format
- In person
Free registration
We will send joining details and one event reminder.
Beyond competing
Help make it happen
Volunteer at the hackathon
Support check-in, team matching, mentors, judging, guests or event operations.
Volunteer for this eventPartner on the challenge
Contribute funding, space, tools, mentors, prizes, hiring opportunities or reach.
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