Apply to the #AI4Elections Hackathon
Grant Opportunity: AI4Elections Hackathon 2026
Organiser: Rise Networks
Collaborator(s): Nithub and other development & technology partners
Focus Area: Artificial Intelligence & Electoral Innovation
Target Location: Nigeria
Total Prize Pool: ₦10,000,000
Executive Overview
Rise Networks, in collaboration with Nithub and leading development and technology partners, invites AI innovators, software developers, researchers, and civic-tech problem solvers to apply for the #AI4Elections Hackathon 2026, Elections Development Hub, and Electoral Community of Practice.
This initiative is designed to harness artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to promote credible, transparent, inclusive, and people-centered electoral processes across Nigeria.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to individuals and teams in Nigeria operating under the following profiles:
Students
Software Developers
Researchers & Academics
Entrepreneurs & Young Professionals
Electoral Experts
Key Focus Tracks
Applicants are invited to develop AI-driven solutions addressing one of the following primary tracks:
AI and Trustworthy Electoral Information: Solutions promoting access to verified, accurate, and reliable electoral content.
Electoral Data Analysis, Operational Insights & Decision Support: Data analytics tools to enhance electoral planning, resource management, and strategic decision-making.
Inclusive and Multilingual Electoral/Civic Technology: Accessible, multilingual tech solutions encouraging broad civic and electoral participation.
Electoral Cybersecurity and Resilience: Technical frameworks to protect electoral infrastructure and bolster system security.
Election Observation and Citizen Accountability: Digital solutions supporting real-time election monitoring, transparency, and public accountability.
Optional Cross-Cutting Track: Climate Resilience and Environmental Innovation may be integrated into any of the primary tracks above.
Awards & Winner Benefits
Selected participants and winning teams will receive:
Cash Grants: A share of the ₦10,000,000 total prize pool.
Technology Infrastructure: Cloud computing credits and dedicated tech tools.
Hardware: Brand-new laptops for top innovators.
Incubation & Scaling Support: Further innovation support opportunities through participating partner networks.
Timeline & Key Dates
Milestone Date / Details
Applications Open 22nd October 2026
Application Deadline 12th November 2026, 11:59 PM WAT
Application Process
Interested candidates and team leads should submit their proposal and technical details directly via the official AI4Elections platform before the closing deadline.
