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Productivity & Resilience
Help farmers increase yields, make informed decisions, and adapt to changing environmental conditions through smart technology.
01About
Nigeria's premier agritech hackathon
HackJos is a challenge-driven hackathon and technology conference powered by nHub. Since 2015, it has brought together innovators to build practical solutions to real-world problems.
Our Mission
Catalyze innovative digital solutions for Nigeria's agricultural ecosystem.
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Identify solutions that improve agricultural productivity and resilience
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Promote technology adoption across agricultural value chains
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Foster collaboration between innovators, farmers, and agribusinesses
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Create pathways for incubation, investment, and commercialization
2015
Founded
500+
Innovators
4
Tracks
02Why It Matters
Securing Nigeria's food future
Agriculture remains Nigeria's most important sector, yet farmers face persistent challenges. HackJos 2026 connects youth innovators with the pressing needs of the agricultural sector.
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Market Access & Value Chains
Connect farmers to markets, improve supply chain efficiency, and strengthen agricultural trade across Nigeria.
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Agri-Finance & Inclusion
Create tools that improve financial access and economic participation for farmers and agribusinesses.
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Post-Harvest Innovation
Address food losses and improve value addition through cold chain, smart storage, and processing technologies.
03Challenge
Four tracks. One mission.
Develop solutions under one of four challenge areas addressing critical needs across Nigeria's agricultural value chain.
TRACK 01
Smart Farming & Climate Resilience
Precision agriculture, weather intelligence, soil health monitoring, pest management, irrigation tech, and AI-powered farm advisory systems.
TRACK 02
Market Access, Trade & Value Chains
Digital marketplaces, commodity price intelligence, farm-to-market logistics, supply chain traceability, and export readiness solutions.
TRACK 03
Agri-Finance & Farmer Inclusion
Digital lending platforms, agricultural insurance, alternative credit scoring, cooperative management, and embedded finance technologies.
TRACK 04
Food Systems, Processing & Post-Harvest
Cold chain solutions, smart storage systems, food processing innovations, inventory management, and distribution optimization.
04Schedule
Three days of innovation
Hands-on building, expert conversations, and collaboration to transform Nigeria's agricultural future.
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Nov 4–5, 2026
48-Hour Hackathon
Teams build prototypes addressing real agricultural challenges across four tracks, with mentorship from industry experts.
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Nov 6, 2026
Conference & Demo Day
Keynotes, panel sessions with farmers and policymakers, startup showcases, and pitch presentations.
All
Nov 4–6, 2026
Networking & Ecosystem
Connect with agritech startups, investors, farmer cooperatives, and development partners.
05Audience
Who should attend
HackJos 2026 brings together diverse voices from across Nigeria's innovation and agricultural ecosystems.
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Developers & Engineers
Software engineers ready to build agritech solutions
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Agritech Startups
Founders building products for farmers and value chains
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Product Designers
Designers creating accessible tools for rural communities
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Researchers & Academics
Academics advancing agricultural science and technology
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Agribusiness Professionals
Farmers, cooperatives, and agribusiness leaders
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Data Scientists
Analysts building intelligence for agricultural decisions
06 — Join Us
Ready to be part of it?
Register for the innovation summit or apply to compete in the hackathon. You'll receive a confirmation email with your check-in details.
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1Register or apply online
2Receive confirmation email
3Check in at the venue with QR code
07Participate
Get involved
Multiple ways to be part of HackJos 2026 and contribute to Nigeria's agricultural transformation.
HackJos 2026 Challenge
Join as a participant and compete for prizes while solving real agricultural challenges
- Team formation
- Mentorship
- Prizes
- Incubation pathways
Become a Partner
Government agencies, development organizations, and agribusinesses welcome
- Challenge ownership
- Mentorship
- Brand visibility
Become a Sponsor
Support innovation and connect with Nigeria's brightest agritech minds
- Brand visibility
- Talent access
- Investment opportunities
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HackJos
From Farm to Future
Empowering farmers, strengthening value chains, and securing Nigeria's food future through technology-driven agricultural innovation.
Nov 4–6, 2026 • Jos, Nigeria
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria