Build for the
possibility.
There’s a ₦500,000 grand prize on the line, with other gadgets up for grabs. Bring your curiosity, your skills and an idea worth exploring.
Grand prize₦500,000
Also up for grabsGadgets
The idea
Start with a problem you care about.
Then give it a real-world shape.
The NACOS South East Hackathon is a chance to move from “what if?” to “here’s what I built.” Bring a project idea, explain the problem behind it and put your skills to work. Your idea can be at an early stage; the application asks you to describe what you want to create.
Meet us at Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, during the NACOS South East Convention, 20th–24th October, 2026.
Build for the
Your application01 / THE IDEA 02 / THE PEOPLE 03 / THE PROOF
A good place to start is a clear idea.
The form helps you tell the team what you want to build and how you plan to take part.
What are you solving?
Describe your project or concept in a few clear sentences.
Who’s building it?
Apply on your own or tell us about your team of 2–5.
What have you made?
Add a GitHub or portfolio link if you have one. It’s optional.
Pick your format
Build your way.
Choose the setup that works for you when you apply.
One idea. One builder.
Register as an individual and share your project idea, background and skills.
Better ideas, together.
Register a team of 2–5. Add your team name and team size to the form.
Your next step
Let’s see what you’re building.
Tell us a little about yourself, your team and the idea you want to bring to life.
NACOS South East Hackathon · 2026
Take your idea further.
The application form collects your contact and institution details, project idea and participation format.
Open the application form