About the challenge We are excited to announce the return 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. In 2024, we 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. Participants should expect to receive:1. Tailored training programs2. Access to essential business tools and products, including cloud, marketing, and operations support3. Marketing and promotion opportunities4. Airtime/Data support for teams 5. Mentorship from tech, business, and community leaders6. A cash prize of 1 Million Naira for each of the top three winners
Nov. 18, 2024 - Nov. 22, 2024
FC4S Lagos x NCIC
Online
$1,821
