[Apply] Ericsson Together Apart Nigeria Hackathon for Young Nigeria Innovators

Ericsson’s Nigeria Together Apart Hackathon is hacking for a connected future and solving global challenges. The theme-based hackathon aims to identify innovative and commercially viable solutions showcasing the power of connectivity and 5G in Nigeria.

The Hackathon’s objective is to identify innovative solutions using technology and connectivity creating tomorrow’s solutions from today’s challenges inspired by Nigeria’s 5G deployment.

Scholarship provider: Ericsson
Category: Training
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Application Closing Date: 31 July 2022

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop and scale solutions.
• Access to Network and potential customers.
• An all-paid round trip to Ericsson HQ in Stockholm, Sweden.
• Meeting with the entrepreneurial community in Sweden to present the idea/solution.

Eligibility Criteria

• This hackathon is open only to participants residing in Nigeria.
• The opportunity is only available to creators in the following categories:
  A creative individual
  An Industry specialist
  An Academic (graduate, post-grad)
  An Economist – Business Strategist
  A Computer maven
  A Project manager
  A Systems analyst
  A Programmer
  A Entrepreneurs
  A Start-up’s

How to Apply for the Ericsson Together Apart Nigeria Hackathon

To join Ericsson Together Apart Hackathon:

1. Sign in to the platform using your email and enter the confirmation code received.
2. Complete your profile in the registration form to the right of the page.
3. Submit your idea/project that fits the challenge you are interested in.
4. Add team members by inviting them to join your idea/project. We only approve ready made teams of 2-4 persons. Team members must first be registered to the hackathon!
5. Ensure your profile, submission and team are completed well before the deadline on 31 July, midnight, 2022. (Lagos time)
6. Eligible teams will be notified and invited to the hackathon.
7. Join the hack, learn new things, network and develop your idea.
8. Submit your pitch at the end for a jury review.

For more details, visit the official announcement page. Click the apply now button below to apply.