Tech innovators across Nigeria are set to compete for a N2m cash prize in the Synafare Innovation Hackathon 2025, a virtual event aimed at revolutionising the country’s solar energy sector.
Synafare announced the launch of the hackathon in a statement on Monday, describing it as a platform designed to address inefficiencies in the solar energy value chain.
The event, scheduled to run from March 10 to 31, will bring together developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts to create scalable and affordable clean energy solutions.
According to the firm, the hackathon comes at a time when nearly 40 per cent of Nigerians lack reliable electricity, while businesses depend on diesel generators for over 60 per cent of their power needs.
Organisers said the initiative would foster innovation in solar energy and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to sustainable power sources.
Participants will engage in three days of intense coding sessions, mentorship from industry leaders, and product demonstrations, culminating in the announcement of winners.
The winning team will receive a N2m cash prize, mentorship opportunities, investor meetings, AWS credits, and media coverage. The second- and third-place teams will also receive cash rewards and potential collaboration opportunities with Synafare and its partners.
Commenting on the launch of the hackathon, co-founder at Synafare, Segun Allen, said, “We believe in the power of innovation to drive sustainable change.
“The Synafare Innovation Hackathon 2025 is a platform for young minds and innovators to collaborate, create, and catalyse solutions that will transform Nigeria’s energy landscape.
“By addressing critical inefficiencies in the solar value chain, we aim to empower communities, businesses, and industries with affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy.”
The hackathon is being organised in partnership with The Hive Incubator, Shekel Africa, DavtonLearn, VentureReg, VentureTabs, Pather, and Gasify. Registration is open from March 10 to 31, while the competition will take place from April 2 to 4.
The Co-Founder, Synafare, Tobi Esho, stated, “Nigeria’s power supply gap is a deeply rooted challenge that affects millions of lives and businesses daily. At Synafare, we’ve seen firsthand how the lack of reliable electricity hinders growth and limits opportunities. We believe that solar energy presents a tremendous opportunity to not only bridge this gap but also drive sustainable development.
“The Synafare Innovation Hackathon 2025 is our way of fuelling innovative ideas and empowering bright minds to create scalable solutions that can transform Nigeria’s energy landscape. Our goal is to turn this challenge into an opportunity by fostering creativity, collaboration, and technology-driven solutions that can have a lasting impact.”