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By Nana Theresa Timothy
HackJos 2025, the flagship innovation hackathon by nHub, returns with a bold mission: transforming Nigeria’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through technology-driven solutions. Celebrating 10 years of grassroots tech innovation, nHub is leveraging this year’s event to reimagine the digital future of MSMEs—the heartbeat of Nigeria’s economy.
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Founded by Daser David in the heart of Jos, Plateau State, nHub has grown from a humble coworking space into a national innovation powerhouse, championing digital skills development, startup incubation, and inclusive entrepreneurship.
10 Years of Impact: From Training Developers to Building Digital Futures
Since its inception in 2015, nHub has trained thousands of young Nigerians in software development, cybersecurity, product design, digital marketing, and data science. Its alumni have gone on to create startups, take roles at leading tech companies, and build products solving local and national challenges.
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As nHub turns 10, HackJos 2025 is more than a celebration—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of innovators. With the theme “Digital Pathways for MSME Transformation”, the event centers around creating solutions that address real-world pain points faced by small businesses in Nigeria.
“This is not just about code. It’s about solving problems that matter—bringing digital tools to the tailor in Jos, the food vendor in Ibadan, and the fashion entrepreneur in Lagos,” said a spokesperson from nHub.
HackJos 2025: Innovation That Serves People and Builds Businesses
MSMEs account for over 80% of employment and economic activity in Nigeria, yet many remain underserved by digital solutions. HackJos 2025 seeks to change that by challenging participants—developers, designers, and entrepreneurs—to build:
- AI-driven inventory and sales systems
- Digital payment platforms for informal businesses
- Logistics apps for rural supply chains
- Customer analytics and CRM tools
- Low-code platforms for business automation
By bridging the digital divide, these innovations can help MSMEs become more visible, efficient, and scalable.
More Than a Hackathon: A Convergence of Ecosystem Leaders
HackJos 2025 will bring together Nigeria’s tech, policy, business, and investment ecosystems. Attendees will include:
- Startups and tech founders
- Local and international investors
- Policymakers and government agencies
- Development partners and NGOs
- Designers, developers, and product managers
The event features mentorship sessions, workshops, keynote panels, and a demo day where top teams will pitch to investors and judges for funding, incubation, and market access.
Keynote Speakers and Industry Leaders Confirmed for HackJos 2025
A powerful lineup of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovation champions will headline the event, including:
- Dominic Datong, DG, PICTDA
- Bomkam Ali Wuyep, DG, PLASMIDA
- David Daser, President/CEO, Digital Bridge Institute
- Bankole Oloruntoba, CEO, Nigeria Climate Innovation Center
- Jide Awe, CEO, Jidaw.com
- Salamander Ceesay, National Coordinator, PLACEHER
- Nnamdi Ibe, Founder, AXIA Innovation Hub
- Olusegun Oruame, Founder, IT Edge News Africa
- Bruce Ucas, Founder, Okotu Square Tech Innovation Hub
- Andrew Agbo Abu, Founder, Young Innovators of Nigeria
- Murtala Abdullahi, CEO, Smartweb Nigeria Limited
The lineup also include:
- Tasiu Kwaplong, CEO, 02 Innovation Lab
- Moses Amama, Founder, Futurefeat
- Theophilus Maimako, Co-founder, Eden Farms Ltd.
- Bashir Sheidu, Ecosystem Advisor and COO @ nHub
- Parker Benson Majei, Director of Business Development, Innovation
- Wpnen Gowok, Founder, Lint Finance
- David Enyi, Founder/CEO, African Intelligence
- Jennifer Kangrotmwa Turay, Gender and Vulnerable Groups Focal Person, PLASMIDA
- Stephen Sundah, Founder, Gonana
- Saviour Obih Anyanwu, CTO, NetAccess Communication Limited
- Juliana Onyeche Alu, Founder/CEO, Julz Knightbridge Services
HackJos 2025: A Vision for Inclusive, Sustainable Digital Growth
nHub’s commitment to local innovation remains unwavering. Its mission has always been to make technology a tool for economic empowerment and inclusive growth. This year’s hackathon reinforces that vision by focusing on solutions that not only work—but last.
“HackJos 2025 is not just about winning—it’s about creating real, sustainable businesses that uplift Nigeria’s MSME ecosystem,” said Theodore Longji, CEO of nHub.
Finalists from the hackathon will gain access to seed funding, product mentorship, and strategic partnerships, helping their ideas evolve into viable ventures.
The Future of MSMEs Is Digital—and It’s Being Built in Jos
As Nigeria and Africa navigate a future defined by digital transformation, events like HackJos 2025 prove that innovation doesn’t have to come from big cities or large corporations—it can rise from community-driven hubs like nHub.
In empowering MSMEs, nHub is enabling inclusive economic development that reaches beyond Jos, impacting youth, women entrepreneurs, and underserved communities across Nigeria.
COVER PHOTO: HackJos 2016
