Build-4-Today Female AI Hackathon

For too long, young people have been told they are “leaders of tomorrow.” But the truth is, Nigeria’s challenges are not waiting for tomorrow. Gaps in governance, climate threats, SME struggles, and inequality in education are happening right now.

April 23rd 2026

The Female AI Hackathon

For decades, women have been largely left out of decision-making tables especially in technology-driven conversations shaping business growth for SMEs, education, climate action, and governance. We see solutions everywhere, but too many of them are not women-led. Even more concerning, many women are still excluded from tech spaces at a time when AI is rapidly reshaping how the world works.

That’s exactly why the Build-4-Today Female AI Hackathon is coming. This hackathon is a call to women with bold ideas and bold visions. Women who want to build practical, AI-powered solutions for education, SME growth, governance, and climate change. Women who are ready to move from ideas to action and help shape the future of these sectors.

Why the Theme: Build–4–Today

This theme challenges young women to see themselves not as future contributors, but as current change-makers. With AI and digital tools in their hands, they can design systems, platforms, and technologies that directly impact communities today. If you have an idea, a vision, or a solution waiting to be built, this is your moment. Bring your ideas. Submit your solutions. Be part of what’s coming.

Build–4–Today means:

What to Expect During the Hackathon

This is not just a tech event, but rather it is an innovation experience. By the end of the hackathon, participants will not only have prototypes, but they will also have confidence, clarity, and career-ready skills.

Intensive AI and digital innovation training by our expert partners

Team-based/collaborative solution development

Mentorship from industry leaders and ecosystem experts

Design thinking and product development sessions

Pitch training and presentation coaching by our expert partners

Live pitching before judges and partners

Networking with corporate leaders and stakeholders

Problem statement across governance, SMEs, and education

Opportunity to win exciting grand prizes

Who Is the Hackathon For?

The Build–4–Today Hackathon is designed for:

You do not need to be an expert. You need curiosity, courage, and commitment. Whether you are just starting your tech journey or already building, this hackathon is a platform to grow, collaborate, and lead.

Why Now?

Because the world has changed. Artificial Intelligence is redefining industries. The future of work is digital. Climate challenges are accelerating. Governance systems need innovation. SMEs need smarter tools. Education needs new models.

And yet, women remain underrepresented in tech and AI

The question is no longer “Should young women be involved in tech?” The real question is “Can we afford to leave them out?”

Close the gender gap in emerging technologies
Equip young women with future-ready skills
Turn youth energy into scalable innovation
Position Nigeria as a hub for female-led digital solutions

Why Attend?

Build Real Solutions

Build Real Solutions Create practical innovations that address governance climate education and SME challenges starting today with expert mentorship support.

Gain Future Skills

Gain Future Ready Skills, develop confidence, technical expertise collaboration abilities and presentation skills that accelerate your leadership journey forward.

Expand Your Network

Expand Your Network Connect with mentors industry leaders partners and ambitious young women building impactful solutions across Nigeria today together.