Naija SDGs Fintech Hackathon Series 4 (Up to One Million Naira Cash Prize)

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FC4S Lagos is excited to announce the Launch of this years edition of the 2024 Naija SDGs Fintech Hackathon. This initiative, spearheaded by the Financial Centre for Sustainability Lagos (FC4S Lagos) and the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center, aims to harness the transformative potential of fintech 💡 to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s hackathon will gather innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs to create pioneering solutions addressing key global challenges.

Naija SDGs Fintech Hackathon Series 4 Focus

In 2024, they are focusing on three thematic areas through the HEW Challenge: Health, Energy and Water. Participants will develop fintech-driven solutions that:

Health – Enhance healthcare access and delivery, addressing pressing issues like financing healthcare services and promoting innovative healthcare models.
Energy – Contribute to clean energy transition efforts, leveraging fintech to improve access to affordable and sustainable energy.
Water – Promote access to clean water, addressing water scarcity and improving resource management using financial technology solutions.

Benefits

Participants will receive:

Tailored training programs
Access to essential business tools and products, including cloud, marketing, and operations support
Marketing and promotion opportunities
Airtime/Data support for teams
Mentorship from tech, business, and community leaders.
A cash prize of One Million Naira for each of the top three winners

Eligibility Criteria for Naija SDGs Fintech Hackathon

We welcome proposals from:

Ideation-Stage Startups and Growth-Stage Companies
Social Enterprises and Non-Profit Organisations
University Teams

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following:

Innovation and Creativity – Novel approaches to solving SDG-related challenges using fintech and AI.
Feasibility – The technical and financial viability of the proposed solution.
Scalability– Potential for expansion across regions or sectors.
Impact – Alignment with one or more SDGs, and measurable positive social or environmental outcomes.