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Form your team of 5 and join the ultimate student buildathon.
Gain mentorship, build real solutions, and launch your tech career.
About the Buildathon 1.0
The Datasphir Buildathon 1.0 brings together students from across Nigeria to collaboratively design and develop practical technology solutions that address real-world challenges. In this edition, teams will focus on solving a clearly defined challenge in Nigeria's education sector. The programme nurtures creativity, teamwork, and professional engineering discipline. Participants work in cross-functional teams—developers, designers, and project leads—to plan, build, test, document, and demonstrate solutions using modern product practices, collaborative workflows, and secure system-design principles, guided by mentors and industry professionals.
8 Weeks Structured Programme
Plan, build, review, and ship in an intensive eight-week sprint.
Build Real Solutions
Work on a defined project addressing real-world challenges in Nigeria's education sector.
Team Collaboration
Work in cross-functional teams with industry-standard workflows and documentation practices.
Professional Mentorship
Learn from practising professionals and strengthen your readiness for early-career roles.
How It Works
Follow these simple steps to participate in the buildathon and showcase your skills.
Register Your Team
Form a team with a maximum of 5 members and register together as a group.
Get Onboarded
Attend orientation, receive tool access, and get paired with a mentor for guidance.
Build & Iterate
Develop your solution with weekly mentor check-ins, testing, and UX reviews.
Submit & Present
Submit your final project and present at Demo Day for judging and awards.
Register Your Team
Form a team with a maximum of 5 members and register together as a group.
Get Onboarded
Attend orientation, receive tool access, and get paired with a mentor for guidance.
Build & Iterate
Develop your solution with weekly mentor check-ins, testing, and UX reviews.
Submit & Present
Submit your final project and present at Demo Day for judging and awards.
Prizes & Incentives
Cash rewards and partner-backed incentives for standout teams.
Grand Prize
₦500,000 for the overall winning team.
Additional consolation prizes and partner-sponsored awards will be announced as sponsor partnerships are confirmed. Expect recognition, swag, and opportunities with Datasphir partners.
Important Dates
Mark your calendar for these key dates in the buildathon timeline.
Registration Opens
25th February, 2026
Registration portal is now live. Sign up early to secure your spot!
Registration Deadline
25th March, 2026
Final day to register. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Onboarding & Orientation
28th & 29th March, 2026
Programme onboarding, expectations, and mentor pairing.
Buildathon Kickoff
1st April, 2026
Official start of the eight-week build sprint and project development.
Building Phase
April – May 2026
Develop your solution with weekly mentor check-ins and iterative improvements.
Submission Deadline
31st May, 2026
Final day to submit your project and documentation.
Demo Day & Winners
6th June, 2026
Project presentations and winner announcements live!
Registration Opens
25th February, 2026
Registration portal is now live. Sign up early to secure your spot!
Registration Deadline
25th March, 2026
Final day to register. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Onboarding & Orientation
28th & 29th March, 2026
Programme onboarding, expectations, and mentor pairing.
Buildathon Kickoff
1st April, 2026
Official start of the eight-week build sprint and project development.
Building Phase
April – May 2026
Develop your solution with weekly mentor check-ins and iterative improvements.
Submission Deadline
31st May, 2026
Final day to submit your project and documentation.
Demo Day & Winners
6th June, 2026
Project presentations and winner announcements live!
Join our community
Connect with peers, mentors, and innovators. Learn, build, and grow with us.
Community Forum
Join discussions, share insights, and connect with industry experts and students.
Become a Partner
Collaborate with us — sponsor programmes, host workshops, or mentor students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about the buildathon.
What is the Datasphir Buildathon 1.0?â–¾
The Datasphir Buildathon 1.0 is a mentor-supported programme that brings undergraduate students together to collaboratively design and develop practical technology solutions addressing real-world challenges in Nigeria's education sector.
Who can participate in the Buildathon?â–¾
The Buildathon is open to all Nigerian university students (undergraduate or postgraduate). Participants work in pre-formed teams with a maximum of 5 members to build solutions using modern product practices and collaborative workflows.
What makes this Buildathon different from other programmes?â–¾
This programme focuses on building real, usable solutions with industry-standard workflows, professional mentorship, and structured learning. Participants gain practical ICT skills, work on a defined project, and develop portfolio-ready work with verified certificates and endorsements.
What is the duration of the programme?â–¾
The Buildathon runs as an 8-week structured programme, including orientation, focused build sprints with weekly check-ins, and concludes with Demo Day where teams present their solutions.