Ericsson and Nigerian Government Launch Four-Month Tech Hackathon to Upskill Young Innovators

Ericsson  in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, represented by the Office of the Vice President, Tech Revolution Africa and ecosystem partners, will launch a four-month innovation hackathon for young talents, startups, and university students at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa. The program combines hands on mentoring, an eight-week acceleration, and practical learning across priority technologies including 5G, IoT, Cloud, AI, and sustainable technologies. Participants will develop solutions in digital inclusion, smart cities, agritech, and sustainability, with outstanding teams gaining access to accelerators and further incubation opportunities.

The Hackathon is one of the key operationalization phases of the Ericsson and the Federal Government of Nigeria MoU to collaborate on digitally upskilling Nigerians, policymakers and public sector decision makers in modern technologies that are transforming industries and daily life. To support the country’s digital transformation agenda, an Ericsson Educate program focusing on policy makers in ICT will be launched as part of the initial roll out.

“At Ericsson, we are proud to partner with the Federal Government of Nigeria to support the country’s digital transformation journey. Through initiatives focused on skills development, alongside our Ericsson Educate programme for policymakers and regulators, we aim to contribute to a stronger digital ecosystem. By bringing together talent development and informed policy dialogue, we support efforts to address connectivity gaps and enable inclusive, sustainable growth.”

– Majda Lahlou Kassi, Head, Ericsson West and Southern Africa

The Hackathon is open to innovators across Nigeria, including university students, startups, and emerging young talent. Eligible participants are invited to apply via the official registration platform with registrations open from 11 February 2026 to 10 March 2026.