iHack4SDG Hackathon Offers N8 Million in Cash Prizes to Drive Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals
csrreporters 
Lagos, Nigeria – The ICAN-BOI Innovation Hub, a joint initiative of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Bank of Industry (BOI), has announced the
call for applications for the 2025 edition of the iHack4SDG Challenge, a high-impact
hackathon designed to tackle critical Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through
technology and innovation.
Set to take place in Lagos, the hackathon promises a total of ₦8 million in cash prizes,
alongside other life-changing benefits such as incubation support, mentorship opportunities,
and strategic access to development networks. The competition is open to developers,
entrepreneurs, and changemakers passionate about solving Africa’s most pressing social,
economic, and environmental challenges.
According to the organizers, the iHack4SDG Challenge is not just about coding—it’s about
creating sustainable, scalable solutions that align with the United Nations SDGs, from
poverty reduction and quality education to climate action and decent work.
“This hackathon is an extension of our commitment to national development through
innovation. It fosters an inclusive ecosystem where young minds can apply creativity
and critical thinking to solve real-world problems,” said Bunmi Adeyemi, Director of
Strategy at the ICAN-BOI Innovation Hub.
Hackathon Highlights:
Prize Pool: ₦8 million distributed among the top-performing teams
Venue: ICAN-BOI Innovation Hub, Ebutte-Metta, Lagos
Eligibility: Open to all young innovators across Nigeria; no prior hackathon
experience required
Focus Areas: Solutions addressing one or more of the 17 SDGs
Application Deadline: [Insert updated deadline when available]
Top teams will also gain entry into the ICAN-BOI incubation program, where they will
receive guidance in business development, legal structuring, funding access, and product
scaling.
The iHack4SDG Challenge has gained a reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for
impact-driven innovation, and the 2025 edition is expected to attract hundreds of participants
from diverse sectors including health, education, fintech, agriculture, and clean energy.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their proposals online via the ICAN-BOI
Innovation Hub’s official website. The selection process will prioritize originality,
feasibility, impact, and alignment with SDG targets.
Driving Impact Beyond Innovation
Beyond the financial rewards, iHack4SDG plays a strategic role in nurturing responsible
innovation and equipping Nigeria’s youth with tools to lead social transformation. For CSR
leaders, development agencies, and corporate organizations, the challenge represents a fertile
ground for public-private partnerships that align business goals with societal needs.
As the global development community continues to rally towards achieving the 2030
Agenda, initiatives like iHack4SDG serve as a timely reminder that collaborative innovation
remains central to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future.