The hackthon is a high-impact innovation challenge designed to unleash Enugu’s next generation of builders, coders, and solutionists.

Organized by the Enugu SME Center and the Office of Digital Economy, in partnership with Genesys Tech Hub, The Garage, and Capitis Global Ventures, the Enugu State Campus Hackathon offers $100,000+ (about 164,800,000 Nigerian naira) in prizes, mentorship, and startup support.

Who Can Apply?

Students, recent graduates, and Enugu-based youth (ages 18–35). You don’t have to be a student—just join any of the six participating campuses to compete.

Participating Campuses:

UNN · UNEC · ESUT · Godfrey Okoye University · IMT · Coal City University

Prize Breakdown:

Campus Rounds (per school):

1st – N750,000

2nd – N500,000

3rd – N250,000

Total Prize Pool for 6 Campuses: N9,000,000

Bonus Innovation Pool for Deep Technology in partnership with African Deep Tech Community – $5,000+

Grand Finale:

1st – $5,000 grant +  post-incubation support and funding

2nd – $3,500 grant +  post-incubation support and funding

3rd – $2,500 grant + post-incubation support and funding

Apply now to Enugu State campus → Click here or check the flyer:

Café One is designed to empower residents in the State with cutting-edge resources, premium workspaces, and an inspiring environment for technopreneurs, creative, and business professionals.

Located in the heart of the city at 22 Okpara Avenue, Achara, CCB Building, GRA, Enugu, Café One Enugu blends productivity, networking, and digital innovation, redefining how entrepreneurs and innovators work, collaborate, and thrive in Enugu State.

The co-working space was commissioned by Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the secretary to the State Government (SSG), alongside Arinze Chilo-Offiah, special adviser on MSMEs & Digital Economy/DG, Enugu SME Center, and Kelechi Nwaozuzu, general manager, Café One.

“This launch marks a major milestone in His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah’s commitment to digital transformation.

“It provides a space where talent meets opportunity, and ideas turn into groundbreaking enterprises”, a statement by the State Government reads.

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