Tech Revolution Africa - Connect NextGen Hackathon 2026

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About Tech Revolution Africa - Connect NextGen Hackathon

The Connect NextGen Hackathon (powered by Ericsson, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria and Tech Revolution Africa) is a national innovation initiative designed to identify, support, and scale early-stage technology startups building solutions for Africa’s most pressing challenges.Through an intensive hackathon and acceleration program, selected startups will receive mentorship, exposure, and access to strategic partners, helping them transform ideas into sustainable, impact-driven ventures.

• Sponsor Organisation: Tech Revolution Africa

Benefits of Tech Revolution Africa - Connect NextGen Hackathon

Selected startups will benefit from:

• An 8-week intensive acceleration program
• Technical and business mentorship from industry experts
• Access to funding opportunities and investor networks
• Visibility through media, partners, and ecosystem platforms
• Networking with government, corporate, and ecosystem stakeholder
• Opportunity to pitch live at the Hackathon Demo Day

Tech Revolution Africa - Connect NextGen Hackathon Requirements

To be eligible for the program, startups must:

• Operate in Nigeria 
• Possess a minimum viable product (MVP)
• Demonstrate measurable traction or pilot usage 
• Be gender-inclusive in team composition

Application Date and Process

Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

10 February, 2026

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