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Application Deadline: February 16, 2026

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.

Heirs Insurance invites forward-thinking undergraduates across Nigeria to come together and create impactful solutions that will shape the future of Insurance. 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 democratising insurance, by providing simplified, quick and reliable access to coverage for more a more people.

Challenge

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.

Prizes

• First Winner: N5,000,000
• Second Place: N3,000,000
• Third Place: N1,000,000

Participation Requirements

• Form a team of 3 members from the same institution.
• Download the proposal template to present your ideas. Download Template.
• Ensure your AI-driven solution addresses one of the four focus areas.

How to participate?

Four simple steps to join the competition.

1. 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).

2. Download Template

Get the official proposal template that will guide you through presenting your innovative solution effectively.

3. Ideate & Design

Brainstorm your AI-driven solution addressing one of the four focus areas. Use the template to structure your ideas and approach.

4. Submit Proposal

Export your completed proposal as a PDF and submit it through our platform. Our experts will review all submission.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Heirs Insurance Hackathon