2026 ACCESS Nigeria Hackathon Call: Application Guide

ACCESS Nigeria Hackathon Call

The Africa Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support (ACCESS), Nigeria, at the University of Ibadan, and in collaboration with Leipzig University, invites you to the 2026ACCESS Nigeria Hackathon Call.

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ACCESS Nigeria Hackathon Call targets students, early-career researchers, recent graduates, and young innovators that develop transformative ideas that leverage digital and innovative solutions to empower Nigerian SMEs.

ACCESS Nigeria Hackathon Call offers award of prize, expert-led master classes, platform to present your idea to a global audience and access to a continent-wide network of peers and mentors.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

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ACCESS Nigeria Hackathon Call Abstract

  • Host: Africa Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support (ACCESS)
  • Location: Nigeria
  • Category: Competitions || Grants
  • Benefits: Full Sponsorship
    • Award of prize
    • Expert-led master classes
    • Networking
    • Mentorship
  • Eligibility: All Countries
  • Deadline: June 30, 2026

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Africa Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support 2026 Details

The Africa Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support (ACCESS), Nigeria, at the University of Ibadan, and in collaboration with Leipzig University, invites you to the 2026 ACCESS Nigeria Hackathon Call.

We hereby call on undergraduate and postgraduate students, early-career researchers, recent graduates, and young innovators to develop bold, transformative ideas that leverage digital and innovative solutions to empower Nigerian SMEs

The 2026 cohort of the ACCESS Hackathon is themed “Driving SME Growth in the 21st Century through Digital and Innovative Solutions”

ACCESS Nigeria Hackathon Call 2026 Benefits

The ACCESS Nigeria Hackathon Call offers the following benefits;

  • Award of prize
  • Expert-led master classes
  • A platform to present your idea to a global audience
  • Access to a continent-wide network of peers and mentors

Eligible Ideas for 2026 ACCESS Nigeria Hackathon Call

We are looking for ideas that are sustainable which address challenges in key sectors.

  • Technology/Digital Economy
  • Manufacturing and Light Industries
  • Agricultural Value Chains
  • Services, Trade and Logistics
  • Power and Energy
  • Circular and green economy

Africa Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support Hackathon Requirements

To be eligible for the Africa Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support Hackathon, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • Be a aster’s/PhD students, early-career researchers, recent graduates, and young innovators
  • Studied or studying at University of Ibadan, BOWEN University, Obafemi Awolowo University, Bayero University Kano, University of Abuja and Admiralty University of Nigeria
  • Develop transformative ideas that leverage digital and innovative solutions to empower Nigerian SMEs
  • Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Africa Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support Hackathon 2026 Required Documents

While applying for the ACCESS Nigeria Hackathon Call 2026, you will be required to submit the following documents;

  • An idea summary (max. 500 words) with four keywords.
  • Required Info: Include your name, institution, email, and WhatsApp-enabled phone number.

How To Apply for ACCESS Nigeria Hackathon Call 2026

To apply for the ACCESS Nigeria Hackathon Call 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this website and ensure your eligibility
  • Submit an idea summary (max. 500 words) with four keywords.
  • Required Info: Include your name, institution, email, and WhatsApp-enabled phone number.
  • Deadline: 30 June 2026
  • Submit to: [email protected]

    Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

    Deadline: June 30th, 2026