Build for Oyo (Tech)
An innovation challenge for software developers, product designers, micro-enterprises, small businesses, and engineering teams creating digital solutions for everyday challenges across Oyo State.
Focus Categories
Payments & Financial Access
Expanding secure, affordable payments, offline financial tools, and micro-savings for informal traders and rural markets in Oyo State.
Health Access & Emergency Response
Telehealth, emergency dispatch, maternal healthcare tracking, and community clinic logistics.
Transport & Urban Mobility
Inter-town route optimisation, commuter transit booking, freight tracking, and agricultural haulage.
Learning & Youth EdTech
Vocational skills, localised curriculum delivery, and digital examination prep in Yoruba and English.
What You Need to Submit
- Applicant / Entity: Individual (1 person), micro-enterprise, small & medium business (SME), or team (up to 5 members). All participants aged 18–35.
- Problem Statement & Solution: Clear explanation of the real challenge in Oyo and how your solution tackles it.
- Stage: Idea stage, working prototype, or live with users.
- Links (Optional but Recommended): Pitch deck (Google Drive/Behance), demo video (YouTube), or GitHub repository.
Judging Criteria (70% Panel · 30% Public Vote)
Novel approach, unique insight, or inventive engineering.
Technical execution, stability, security, and user experience.
Addresses real geographic, economic, or cultural realities in Oyo.
Viable business model, sustainable adoption, and scalability.
Ready to Build for Oyo?
Create your team profile, invite your collaborators, and submit your solution before 30 November 2026.