Call for Applications for the NCC Hackathon Live Show, 4th Edition.
Theme: Technology Without Barriers (Solutions targeting people living with disabilities)
Applications are open to young Nigerians aged 18–35 years residing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to develop solutions in areas of:
- AI speech-to-text solutions for low-bandwidth environments
- Voice-enabled complaint and feedback systems
- AI-powered sign language recognition platforms
- Image-to-voice navigation tools
- Inclusive job-matching and employment platforms
- Accessible USSD solutions
- Inclusive customer care and support systems
- Other innovative accessibility-focused digital solutions
Applicants with existing prototypes or demonstrable ideas will have an added advantage. However, innovative concepts at the idea stage are also welcome.
Selected participants will have the opportunity to:
- Participate in a high-impact national innovation challenge.
- Receive mentorship from industry experts, accessibility advocates, and technology professionals.
- Showcase their solutions before regulators, industry stakeholders, investors, and innovation partners.
- Contribute to policy discussions on digital accessibility and inclusion.
- Compete for recognition as one of the winning teams.
- Gain opportunities for pilot deployment and further development of selected solutions.
- Be considered for future national and international innovation platforms, including potential nomination to relevant global innovation programmes.
- Win cash prizes to support the scaling and commercialisation of their solutions.
- Access networking opportunities with technology ecosystem players, investors, development partners, and government agencies.
Persons living with disabilities-inclusive teams and individual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit the following:
1. Personal and contact details.
2. Brief description of the proposed solution (maximum 500 words).
3. Description of the problem being addressed.
4. Expected impact of the solution.
5. Team composition (where applicable).
6. Prototype/demo link (optional).
Submission:
Applications should be submitted electronically to: [email protected]
Subject Line: Application for NCC Hackathon Live Show 4th Edition – Technology Without Barriers
Deadline:
Friday, 7th August, 2026