1st place
$2,500
Product-launch guidance focused on validating the roadmap, preparing a launch plan, and moving the solution toward real users.
Faith and Tech Hackathon
Build a solution that should exist.
The Faith and Tech Hackathon is for people who are ready to move from a real problem to a useful solution. Form a team, develop an idea, build an early product or prototype, and present what you have created.
You do not need to have everything figured out. You need curiosity, a problem worth solving, and a willingness to build with others.
Registered teams: submit your project
Solution submission closes 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM WAT. You can edit your submission until then.
01 — What we are looking for
Ideas that make life better.
We welcome practical ideas that respond to real needs in communities, work, learning, business, and everyday life. Strong entries will show a clear problem, an achievable solution, and a thoughtful approach to the people who will use it.
Suggested solution areas
EducationFinancial inclusionHealth and wellbeingWork and productivityCommunity and civic lifeFaith and discipleshipResponsible artificial intelligenceAny other clearly defined need
02 — How it works
From problem to prototype in five moves.
- 1
Form a team
Register with two to five people and tell us the role each person will play.
- 2
Submit your idea
Explain the problem, who it affects, and the solution you want to build.
- 3
Build and refine
Work with your team to create a clear concept, prototype, or minimum viable product.
- 4
Present your work
Show the problem, your solution, what you built, and what it will take to move it forward.
- 5
Keep building
The winning teams will receive cash prizes and access to product-shipping guidance to help move beyond the idea or MVP stage.
Build together.
Each team must have a minimum of two and a maximum of five members. Every member should have a meaningful role in the project. Teams may include a mix of product thinkers, designers, developers, researchers, business leads, data or AI practitioners, and communicators.
Eligibility.
- Teams of two to five members, each with a meaningful role.
- At least two members of every team must be based in, or able to attend in person in, Lagos for the hackathon day.
- Ideas should respond to one of the suggested solution areas or another clearly defined need.
- Registering a team means agreeing to the event Terms and Conditions, including the code of conduct and the intellectual-property terms.
The detailed hackathon-day schedule will be shared with registered teams closer to the date.
Registration closes
30 October 2026
Solution submission closes
6 November 2026
03 — Prizes
Win resources. Keep moving.
The prizes recognise the strongest solutions and help their teams take the next step. The goal is not simply to reward a good pitch, but to help promising products move toward launch.
2nd place
$1,500
Product and growth guidance to strengthen the MVP, prioritise the next build, and test the solution with the right audience.
3rd place
$750
Foundation and execution guidance to sharpen the idea, define next milestones, and prepare for continued development.
The exact format, duration, and mentors for the post-hackathon guidance will be announced with the official hackathon schedule. The promise is clear: the winning teams will not be left at the idea stage.
04 — Judging
What makes a strong solution?
Judging criteria, totalling 100 points.
25
Problem clarity and relevance
Is the problem real, clear, and important to the people it affects?
25
Product and technical execution
Does the prototype, MVP, or demonstration show strong thinking and credible execution?
20
User value and feasibility
Can this solution create meaningful value and realistically be developed or adopted?
15
Responsible innovation and values
Does the team show care for ethics, trust, inclusion, and the people affected by the technology?
15
Story, demonstration, and roadmap
Can the team explain what it built, why it matters, and how it will move forward?
05 — Frequently asked questions
Questions, answered.
Who can take part?
Teams of two to five people, each with a meaningful role. At least two members of every team must be based in, or able to attend in person in, Lagos for the hackathon day.
Do I need a finished product to register?
No. You need a clear problem, a proposed solution, and a willingness to build with your team. The "What have you built or validated already?" question simply tells judges your starting point — idea only, prototype, or MVP are all welcome.
What are the key dates?
Registration closes 30 October 2026. Final solution submissions close 6 November 2026. The detailed hackathon-day schedule will be shared with registered teams closer to the date.
What do winning teams receive?
Cash prizes for first, second, and third place, plus post-hackathon product-launch guidance to help move the solution beyond the idea or MVP stage.
How is judging done?
Against the published judging criteria, totalling 100 points across five weighted categories — problem clarity, execution, user value, responsible innovation, and story.
Who do I contact with questions?
Email hackathon@faithandtechconf.com and the team will get back to you.
06 — Registration
Register your hackathon team
Tell us who is building with you and the problem you want to solve. One person should complete this form on behalf of the team.
Questions about the hackathon? Email hackathon@faithandtechconf.com.
07 — Team Finder Pool
Don’t have a team yet? Find your people.
Join the Team Finder Pool, showcase your skills, and connect with other participants who are ready to build something meaningful together.