Connect NextGen Hackathon 2026: Eligibility, How to Apply By Updated on By Olusegun Fapohunda Updated on Summary Connect NextGen Hackathon 2026 is open; eligible Nigerian startups can apply before 10 March 2026. Apply online via the official form Focus areas cover FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, EdTech, IoT, AI/ML Selected teams join an 8-week acceleration programme Shortlisted startups get contacted after review Deadline: 10 March 2026 Applications are open for the Connect NextGen Hackathon 2026. The Connect NextGen Hackathon (powered by Ericsson, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria and Tech Revolution Africa) is a national programme set up to identify, support, and scale early-stage tech startups building solutions for Africa’s pressing challenges. Selected start...