Together Apart Nigeria Hackathon 2022

Africa in Motion is about Ericsson’s mission to empower a sustainable and connected Africa. Ericsson has been connecting Africa for over 100 years and has built the wireless networks for every generation – from the early 1G networks to the first advanced 5G networks. Our promise and commitment towards Africa are to always support a world where digitalization is transforming the eco-system; enabling sustainable growth, economic development and creating opportunities for all.

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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. Improving the quality of life and standard of living are key metrics for successful growth in Nigeria. The promise of accessible, affordable and inclusive healthcare and education have come within reach for the first time. However accelerating this is critical in order to empower the populace – from unemployed youth to vulnerable and uneducated aged. There is also need to upskill millions of professionals and teachers, ensuring parity with global skillsets and access to latest methodologies for service delivery. Driving sectorial growth can be the biggest catalyst for economic inclusion and change. Utilizing the abundant natural resources and dynamic human capital of one of the world’s largest populations will be critical to achieve the nations ambitions. To accelerate growth, lowering barriers of entry for smaller innovative entrants while opening new opportunities for large-scale enterprises to meet the demands of millions of Nigerians is key. Banking has excluded a large part of the informal trading sector and population. The barriers to entry have pushed consumers to look into alternative banking methods such as Mobile Money. Thus Fintech has become the fastest growth area in the startup ecosystem, providing a wide range of new options. However large gaps still exist, with millions unable to access services due to financial literacy, rural barriers and lack of inclusion due to economic status. When we reimagine a new world, we envision a world when technology is at the forefront of change. But in reimaging a new world, there is still a place for legacy unique to a county’s history. “Rip and replace” ideologies and processes may not always be the most financially viable approach in the modernization journey. Post-pandemic, Nigeria is seeing an emergence of vertical-specific solutions to age-old institutional problems within energy, cleantech, mobility, agriculture, security and smarter cities.

Inspired by Ericsson promise to keep Africa in motion. 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.