The Heirs Insurance Hackathon invites Nigerian undergraduates to develop AI-driven solutions that transform the insurance industry. With cash prizes of up to ₦5,000,000, the hackathon focuses on solving real-world insurance challenges such as customer experience, underwriting, claims, and distribution. Applications close on February 16, 2026.
The Heirs Insurance Group has launched the Heirs Insurance Hackathon to harness technology and redefine Africa’s insurance landscape.
This national innovation challenge brings together forward-thinking undergraduate students across Nigeria to design practical, AI-powered solutions that address real insurance industry pain points.
About the Heirs Insurance Hackathon
The Heirs Insurance Hackathon
is a collaborative innovation initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence in the Nigerian insurance sector.
By convening student innovators, industry experts, and technology mentors, the hackathon seeks to unlock new approaches to making insurance simpler, faster, and more accessible.
The program emphasizes real-world impact, creativity, and scalable solutions that can help democratize insurance across Nigeria and Africa.
Prizes and Benefits
The Heirs Insurance Hackathon offers both financial rewards and professional development opportunities.
Cash Prizes
First prize: ₦5,000,000
Second prize: ₦3,000,000
Third prize: ₦1,000,000
Additional Benefits
Participants will also gain:
Hands-on experience solving real insurance challenges using AI
Opportunities to collaborate with peers, mentors, and industry experts
Exposure to professionals in the insurance and technology sectors
Certificates of participation
Hackathon swag and recognition
A platform to showcase skills and ideas to decision-makers
Why This Hackathon Matters
Insurance remains underutilized across much of Africa due to complexity, lack of trust, and limited access.
This hackathon directly addresses these challenges by empowering young innovators to design technology-driven solutions that make insurance more inclusive, transparent, and efficient.
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