The Enugu Hackathon 2025 has launched its highly anticipated Campus Rounds, igniting a wave of innovation across leading tertiary institutions in Enugu State. With a mission to discover and empower the brightest student innovators, the initiative is set to transform the future of technology, from the lecture halls of Nsukka to the streets of Enugu.
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Over the coming weeks, the Hackathon will tour: University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Coal City University, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC), Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), and Godfrey Okoye University.
At each stop, students will pitch ideas, develop prototypes, and engage in problem-solving sprints aimed at tackling real-world challenges through technology. The most promising teams from every campus will advance to the grand finale, where they will compete for more than $100,000 in funding, startup support, and mentorship opportunities.
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, underscored the significance of the Hackathon, linking it to his administration’s broader economic vision.
“The Enugu Hackathon is not just a competition. It is a blueprint for the future we are building, one driven by innovation, powered by our youth, and anchored on our vision of growing Enugu’s economy to $30 billion by 2031.”
The program is being implemented by the Enugu SME Center and the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Economy and MSMEs, as part of the state government’s wider digital transformation agenda.
Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Arinze Chilo-Offiah, Special Adviser and Director-General of the Enugu SME Center, said the Hackathon represents more than just coding contests.
“We are witnessing a generational shift. These campus rounds are not just about code and prototypes, they’re about activating the minds that will build the next Flutterwave, the next Andela, right here from Enugu. We’re proud to be building the pipeline that powers Nigeria’s digital future.”
With its blend of youthful energy, innovation, and strong public-private partnerships, the Enugu Hackathon 2025 is fast establishing itself as one of Nigeria’s most dynamic platforms for student-driven technology and entrepreneurship.