If you’re passionate about innovation and want to make a real impact in agriculture, Hack4Livestock is your chance.
Nigeria’s livestock sector, which sustains millions and contributes more than 5% to the country’s GDP, is in urgent need of practical, tech-enabled solutions.
From disease outbreaks and limited market access to farmer-herder conflicts and outdated systems, the problems are deep-rooted. But so are the opportunities.
An initiative organised by the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), a specialised unit under the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Hack4Livestock is sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; AI Collective Nigeria; Luminate and Ford Foundation.
Hack4Livestock is a serious, results-driven hackathon designed to bring together developers, engineers, agricultural professionals, policy experts, and problem-solvers to take on the livestock sector’s most stubborn challenges head-on.
If you think your solution can improve animal health tracking, stop conflicts before they erupt, or digitise livestock trading for transparency, this event wants you in the room.
Benefits
Participants will gain access to real mentorship, incubation programmes, and a chance at serious funding. A prize pool of N10 million, broken down as follows:
- First place: N5,000,000
- Second place: N3,000,000
- Third place: N2,000,000
Winning teams also receive post-hackathon support to scale their ideas beyond Abuja.
But perhaps the biggest win? You’ll be creating something that can change how millions live, farm, trade, and thrive.
Who Should Apply?
If you think this is only for coders, think again. Hack4Livestock is designed for multidisciplinary collaboration. The call is open to:
- Developers & Engineers: Skilled in AI, IoT, GIS, blockchain, or app development.
- Agricultural Experts & Veterinarians: You understand the real pain points in the field.
- Farmers & Herders: Your experience and insight are invaluable.
- Entrepreneurs & Startups: Especially those already working on AgriTech, sustainability, or inclusion.
- Data Scientists & Analysts: Who can uncover insights and patterns that lead to practical solutions.
- Policy Influencers: Those involved in agriculture, rural development, or peace-building.
No matter your background, if your solution is solid and your intention is real, you’re welcome.
How to Apply
Applications are open now. Head to the website and fill out the form. It won’t take long, but take it seriously, this is a national programme, and only the most committed teams will make it through.
- Deadline: Sunday, 12th May 2025
- Notification of Selection: Thursday, 15th May 2025
- Hackathon Dates: 21st–24th May 2025
- Location: Abuja
If selected, you’ll join other top minds in the capital city for four days of intense problem-solving and collaboration.
