Helpmum CareCode Hackathon 2.0 for Tech Innovators (₦10 Million Grand Prize)

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Applications are open for Helpmum CareCode Hackathon 2.0. HelpMum is committed to revolutionizing maternal and infant health in Nigeria. To drive fresh ideas and solutions, HelpMum is hosting the second edition of her Maternal Health Hackathon and is inviting individuals in the tech community, especially researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and new graduates in the tech community to develop innovative projects that address critical challenges faced by Nigerian mothers and infants, spanning maternal care, newborn health, nutrition, and beyond.

HelpMum CareCode Hackathon (Second edition) is open and a bold initiative designed to bring together innovators, thinkers and builders who are ready to tackle real healthcare challenges and create lasting impact where is it needed most. To develop innovative projects that address critical challenges faced by Nigerian mothers and infants, spanning maternal care, newborn health, nutrition and beyond.

HelpMum Africa believe innovation is one of the most powerful tools to transform healthcare and the future of maternal and infant care depends on bold thinkers like you.

Helpmum CareCode Hackathon Prize Pool

1st Place
- ₦5,000,000
2nd Place
- ₦3,000,000
3rd Place
- ₦2,000,000

Eligibility Criteria

Open to anyone including researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, new graduates and everyone in the tech community with proficiency in software development and Artificial Intelligence
Participant must have a registered businesss and a path to sustainability for their solution beyond the hackathon.
MVPs should have a feature that factors in/integrates our Open Source Innovations
Open to participants resident in Nigeria – Demos will be in Lagos
Must be 18 years and not older than 35 years.
Open to participants of all genders
Participants can apply as a sole applicant or as part of a team of not more than 3 members

Helpmum CareCode Hackathon Key Guidelines

Participants must already have a registered business and a path to sustainability for their solution beyond the hackathon
MVPs should have a feature that factors in/integrates our Open Source Innovations
Solutions must be low-cost with minimal implementation investment
Demos will be in Lagos – Participants must be resident in Nigeria
Participants shall review and accept the terms and conditions governing engagement with HelpMum during and after the Hackathon.
Post-Hackathon engagement with HelpMum is expected for all participants, especially winners, to support implementation and scaling of solutions beyond the Hackathon.

Winning Criteria for Helpmum CareCode Hackathon

Proof of Concept acceptable
MVP provides additional advantage
Solution integrates HelpMum Open Source Innovations
Solution is low-cost with minimal implementation investment
Brilliance, Originality and Creativity in approach to solving the problem statement
No AI slop Interface.

Participation Process

Step 1: Pitch Application
- Submit your idea explaining your innovative solution
Step 2: Development Stage
- Selected participants will develop their solutions with mentor support
Step 3: Grand Finale
- Present your final solution at our Lagos office for a chance to become a finalist – Final pitch event will be at our SmartVerge Event in Lagos, Nigeria