APPLY: NGO launches hackathon to drive innovation in primary healthcare

Orodata Science, in partnership with the Africa Data Hub (ADH), has launched the primary healthcare (PHC) innovation hackathon.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the management of Orodata Science said the hackathon is aimed at using data to transform the delivery of primary healthcare services across Nigeria.

The statement said the hackathon challenges data scientists, developers, public health experts, and innovators to create practical, data-driven solutions to major challenges in Nigeria’s healthcare system.

It added that participants will have access to a robust PHC data repository containing detailed information on infrastructure, service delivery, welfare, inclusivity, and telecommunication maps.

Mentors from Orodata Science and Africa Data Hub will also guide participating teams throughout the development process.

The participants will submit innovative ideas ahead of the demo day leveraging PHC data on November 6, 2025.

The top five ideas will be shortlisted and invited to pitch at the hybrid hackathon demo day scheduled to be held on November 8, 2025, in Lagos.

The organisers said N1.8 million has been set aside for the top three teams, with the first-place winner to receive N1 million, the second-place team N600,000 and the third-place team N200,000.

“Interested participants can complete the Hackathon Registration Form – Click Here and submit before the stated deadline of 6 November 2025,” the statement reads.

“This hackathon provides an opportunity to build innovative, data-powered tools that can improve access to quality primary healthcare for millions of Nigerians.”