The hackathon will focus on the four areas that will improve
livelihoods, and contribute to the sustainable and economic growth of the
country
Ericsson announces the launch of its Together Apart
Hackathon 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.
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.
Taking place between the 12th and the 14th of August, the
hackathon competition which will bring together the qualified participants with
teams contributing with solutions inspired by ‘Africa in Motion’; Ericsson’s
mission to empower a sustainable and connected Africa.
Registration is available for the hackathon competition via
the link: Ericsson Together Apart Hackathon Nigeria .
The Together Apart Hackathon will improve livelihoods, and
contribute to the sustainable and economic growth of the country by working
with entrepreneurs, professionals, academics, and university students from
across Nigeria to identify innovative and commercially viable solutions and
deep diving into the following focus areas:
1 Health care and education
2. Manufacturing and mining
3. Digital financial inclusion
4. Smart cities and Internet of Things (IoT)
The hackathon aims to develop ideas, revolving around
digital technologies and 5G, to stimulate innovations that improve lives of
Nigerian citizens.
A total of five winning teams will be chosen - one winning
team from each focus area in the Nigeria Hackathon. The five winning teams will
receive support in developing and scaling their solutions. One team will
receive the grand prize to visit Ericsson’s headquarters in Sweden to pitch the
team’s solution and interact with the entrepreneurial community.
Participants will focus on creating innovative and viable
solutions that are aimed at increasing the accessibility and inclusivity of
healthcare, digital finance, and education in the country.
With technology being viewed as an enabler to improve the
livelihoods and income levels of different demographics in society, the
Together Apart Hackathon encourages participants to efficiently harness the
potential of new technologies to elevate standards of living across the
country.
Peter Olusoji Ogundele, Country Manager of Ericsson Nigeria
says: “Ericsson is committed to supporting local talent while focusing on ICT
topics that are significant to Nigeria’s digital journey.
The hackathon is the perfect opportunity to encourage
creativity, ambition, and innovation to drive Nigerians’ technological
capabilities and thereby bring about a positive impact to the nation.
We are certain that the results of the hackathon will be
inspirational, and we are looking forward to exploring the ideas and solutions
of the participants that will contribute to the overall economic and social
development of the country.”
The hackathon is part of a range of projects Ericsson has
initiated with the goal of developing and enhancing the country’s regional
talent. Ericsson has constantly worked on initiatives focused on empowering
women in technological fields such as data encryption and Artificial
Intelligence and has also vigorously put in efforts to upskill and develop
local talents in its countries.
With Nigeria witnessing growth in entrepreneurship and tech
start-ups ecosystems, the hackathon will inspire innovations that assist in
Nigeria’s digital transformation journey.
The outcome of the hackathon will improve the overall standard
of living contributing to the existing body of scientific research and support
Nigeria’s digital economy.