Yvote Naija CivicTech Hackathon for Nigerian Social Innovators

  •  Grant, Contest
  •  30-Jun-2022
  •   Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

The Yvote Naija CivicTech Hackathon 2022 is organized by Brain Builder Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) with support from Christian Aid Nigeria to identify civic-tech solutions to enhance citizen participation in the electoral process in Nigeria.

The hackathon will serve as an opportunity to bring together young social innovators and developers resident in Nigeria between the ages of 15 and 35 years to develop ideas, build skills and connect with others working towards a shared goal of strengthening the electoral process and civic participation in governance in Nigeria. Consequently, successful ideas or solutions will be developed and deployed before and during the 2023 general elections at the National, State and Local Government level.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Be a Nigerian young social innovators;
  • Aged of 15 and 35 years;
  • Must be a registered to vote;
  • Ability to work on new idea;
  • Ability to work with other young innovators;
  • Must have an active internet connection as most engagements will be virtual;
  • Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience relevant to the development and deployment of Tech solutions;
  • Requisite knowledge of the Nigerian electoral and political landscape is an added advantage;
  • Females are strongly encouraged to apply.

Offered Benefits

  • A grant of $5,000 will be awarded for winning solution.

Application Process

Go to Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative(BBYDI) on docs.google.com to apply

Apply Here
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