Author
Taskrika Admin
₦10,000,000 Prize Pool - Squad Hackathon | WUIN
Application Deadline: 15th May 2026
Target: University Students
Duration: 4 weeks
Theme: "Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy"
University students across Nigeria, this is your call to design and build intelligent data-driven solutions that reshape how communities interact with money.
- 1st Position: ₦5,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.
- 2nd Position: ₦3,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.
- 3rd Position: ₦2,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a currently enrolled university student in Nigeria.
- Teams can consist of 2 to 4 members (cross-disciplinary teams are encouraged).
- At least one team member must have a technical background (engineering, computer science, data science, or a related field).
- Each team member must have a valid student ID for verification purposes.
- Participants may only register as a member of one single team.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online: Submit your application
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Winning teams advance into HackAcademy where they learn, build real-world products, and grow with Squad.
About Habaripay/Squad
HabariPay is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Their product 'Squad' offers a complete payment solution to make receiving in-person and online payments simpler.
About Taskrika
Taskrika is a decentralised advertising platform designed to help businesses connect directly with real people, aiming to eliminate bot traffic and ad fraud in digital marketing. It functions as a platform where brands can have their stories seen, heard, and engaged with by actual users who are incentivised for their participation.
WUIN is Taskrika’s human capital development directory, where you can find information on funding opportunities in different sectors, from education, careers, entrepreneurship, technology, personal development, and more.