Heirs Insurance Group is pleased to welcome applications from Nigerian students for its 2026 Hackathon Program.
The Heirs Insurance Hackathon Program offers cash awards of ₦9million to forward-thinking undergraduates across Nigeria to come together and create impactful solutions that will shape the future of Insurance.
In this post, we will discuss the details of the hackathon, its requirements, benefits, and how interested and qualified candidates can apply.
Heirs Insurance Group Hackathon Summary
- Host: Heirs Insurance Group
- Category: Competitions
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦9million Prizes | Awards & Certifications
- Deadline: February 16, 2026
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Heirs Insurance Group Hackathon Details:
Applications are now open for the 2026 Heirs Insurance Hackathon.
The Heirs Insurance Hackathon is a groundbreaking initiative designed to leverage technology to redefine Africa’s Insurance landscape.
By bringing together top tech talents, industry experts, and visionary mentors, this hackathon will foster Al-driven solutions that streamline customer experiences, underwriting, claims processing, and distribution of insurance products.
The solutions developed will help pave the way for democratizing insurance, by providing simplified, quick, and reliable access to coverage for more people.
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Eligibility Requirements for Heirs Insurance Hackathon 2026
To be considered for the Heirs Insurance Hackathon, you must:
- Be a student of a recognized tertiary institution in Nigeria.
- Be part of a team of 3 members from the same institution.
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Benefits of Heirs Insurance Group Hackathon 2026
The tp three (3) winners of the Heirs Insurance Hackathon get the following prizes;
- First Winner: N5,000,000
- Second Place: N3,000,000
- Third Place: N1,000,000
Hackathon Topic and Challenge
The challenge for participants is to;
Develop innovative ideas using Artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems in the Nigerian Insurance Industry.
Solutions should focus on addressing any of these key areas:
- Claims Processing.
- Underwriting.
- Customer Experience.
- Product Distribution.
How to Apply for Heirs Insurance Group Hackathon 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the Heirs Insurance Group Hackathon, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the program’s webpage.
- Form Your Team: Assemble a team of 3 members from the same institution and select a team lead. (Tip: We recommend including a developer, designer, and project manager for the best results).
- Download Template: Get the official proposal template that will guide you through presenting your innovative solution effectively.
- Ideate & Design: Brainstorm your AI-driven solution addressing one of the four focus areas. Use the template to structure your ideas and approach.
- Submit Proposal: Export your completed proposal as a PDF and submit it through our platform. Our experts will review all submissions.
Deadline: February 16, 2026
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