Edojobs in partnership with Siemens is currently inviting innovators, entrepreneurs, technology enthusiasts and those seeking to improve themselves to the EDO-HACKATHON series.
The Hack Edo Series is a multi-dimensional initiative focused on leveraging innovation technology to identify and solve the most pressing problems faced by individuals, businesses and the ecosystem as a whole. Through a series of practical Hackathons, the Hack Edo series aims to equip young Nigerian innovators with the skills necessary to make impact in their various communities
Objectives
- Increase the number of individuals taking action
- Build a collaborative community that tackles issues as a whole Identify the best ideas that will be supported through the incubation phase
- Catalyze high growth startups within Edo State
- Support development of ventures from ideation to commercialization
- Promote job creation and economic development
- Drive and ensure the increased adoption of local technology by government, corporates and development agencies across Edo state and Nigeria
- Strengthen and raise the standard of startups in the region
- Deliver positive social impact returns to communities and people across the region.
The Hackathon seeks to find possible solutions in the field of energy and power including: Renewables, Micro grids, Payments, E-model payment solutions for energy value chain, Smart metering, Financing platforms- Alternative solutions in the energy –value chain, Solar –powered products.
Prizes
Winners will be given seed funding for investments towards rapid prototyping and business acceleration.
- First prize- N2, 000,000
- Second Prize– N1, 000,000
- Third Prize– N500, 000
In addition there will also be 3 months of membership and mentorship free for the top 3 teams at the Impact Hub and at the Edo Innovation Hub.
Timeline for the Hackathon
- Application Open: 6th June, 2018
- Pre Hackathon Masterclass event: 14th June, 2018
- Application closes: 21st June, 2018
- Finalists announced: 28th June, 2018
- Hackathon: 11th-12th July, 2018.
Click here for application.
