Anambra State has announced a 54-hour hackathon at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, offering innovators an opportunity to develop solutions to problems and compete for startup support.
The Solution Innovation District (SID) Hackathon, tagged UNIZIK, will hold from November 26 to 28, 2026. Participants are expected to build, test and pitch ideas addressing challenges across health, education, governance, business, logistics, banking, agriculture, manufacturing and other sectors.
The organisers said top-performing teams will gain automatic entry into the SID Startup Incubation Programme. They will also stand a chance of receiving up to ₦1m in seed investment to support the development of their solutions.
The event is designed for people with practical ideas and teams interested in turning problems into workable innovations. Participants can register ahead of the event.
How to apply
Interested innovators can register online through the official form at https://tinyurl.com/SIDHACKATHONUNIZIK. Applicants should provide the requested details and prepare to participate at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, from November 26 to 28.





