Datasphir Buildathon is a structured Digital Talent Development Initiative that brings together undergraduate students from across Nigeria to collaboratively design and build practical technology solutions that address real-world challenges. This edition focuses on solving a clearly defined challenge within Nigeria’s education sector, while strengthening participants’ applied technical capability and workforce readiness. The programme is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world digital execution. Participants work in cross-functional teams including developers, designers, and product leads to plan, build, test, document, and demonstrate solutions using modern product practices, collaborative workflows, and secure system design principles. Through guided mentorship and industry-aligned processes, the Buildathon helps participants develop practical skills, structured thinking, professional discipline, and demonstrable project portfolios positioning them as emerging digital talent ready for early-career opportunities.

The Buildathon is open to all students enrolled in recognised Nigerian tertiary institutions. Participants work in pre-formed teams with a maximum of 5 members to build solutions using modern product practices and collaborative workflows.

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.

An intensive eight-week digital talent sprint focused on real execution and delivery.