Bridging the gap between students and industry
Hack4Futo is a premier tech event designed to bridge the gap between students and industry professionals through an immersive two-day experience combining a tech conference and hackathon.
Our mission is to create a collaborative environment where students can learn from experts, develop practical skills, and showcase their talents while building innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Tech Conference
Expert talks, workshops, and panel discussions
Hackathon
48-hour coding challenge with mentorship
Event Schedule
Schedule
Dropping Soon.
The full lineup of talks, workshops, and the hackathon is being curated. Something extraordinary is coming.
Why Attend
This isn't just
another hackathon.
H4F 5.0 is where Nigeria's best student builders come to compete, learn, and launch what's next.
50+
Industry mentors
Network That Lasts
Connect with 50+ industry professionals, potential employers, and 1,500 ambitious peers. The relationships you build here open doors for years.
10+
Workshops & talks
Level Up Your Skills
10+ hands-on workshops covering AI, web3, mobile, cloud, and more. Learn from practitioners, not just theory. Build real things.
₦10M+
Prize pool
Win ₦10M+ in Prizes
Showcase your solution to judges from top tech companies. Top teams win cash prizes, internships, mentorship, and the recognition to launch careers.
∞
Possibilities
Build Something Real
Tackle real-world challenges from industry partners. Your hackathon project could become your startup, your portfolio piece, or your breakthrough.
Limited to 1,500 builders — spots fill fast
Testimonials
What Participants Say
Real stories from builders who've been through it.
Hack4Futo was a life-changing experience. I learned so much from the workshops and made connections with industry professionals that led to my first internship.
Chioma Okafor
Computer Science, FUTO · H4F 2024
The AI workshops were incredible. I learned practical skills I immediately applied to my final year project. The networking opportunities were amazing.
David Okonkwo
Data Science, UniLag · H4F 2024
The DevOps workshops were game-changers. Docker, AWS, CI/CD — skills that directly got me my current role. H4F doesn't play around.
Grace Onyeka
Backend Developer, CloudTech · H4F 2024
Past Sponsors
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Companies that have backed the movement and helped shape Nigeria's next generation of builders.
Become a Sponsor
Partner with H4F 5.0 and put your brand in front of 1,500 of Nigeria's most ambitious student builders.
Our Vision
Building Tomorrow's
Tech Leaders.
H4F isn't just an event — it's a movement. Our commitment to nurturing the next generation of innovators drives everything we do.
4
Editions
3,200+
Total Builders
500+
Projects Built
Foster Collaboration
Create a thriving ecosystem where students, professionals, and enthusiasts connect, share ideas, and build together.
Promote Innovation
Encourage creative thinking and problem-solving through hackathons and challenges that address real-world issues.
Skill Development
Provide workshops and resources to help participants upskill in the latest technologies and industry best practices.
Past Editions
We've Been Here Before.
4 Times.
From 600 builders to 1,500+. Each edition bigger, bolder, and more impactful than the last.
H4F 1.0 — 2023
THE BEGINNING
600 builders. One mission: prove student hackathons can scale in Nigeria.
600+
builders
120+
teams
80+
projects
20 moments captured →
H4F 2.0 — 2024
MOMENTUM
1,000 builders. We doubled down. Students showed up.
1,000+
builders
200+
teams
150+
projects
20 moments captured →
H4F 3.0 — 2024
EXCELLENCE
800 builders. Quality over quantity. The alumni network grows.
800+
builders
160+
teams
120+
projects
“H4F changed my life. From student to founder in 6 months.”
— Hilda Enyioko
8 moments captured →
H4F 4.0 — 2025
CONSISTENCY
800 builders. 4th edition. Zero compromises. Institutional backing secured.
800+
builders
160+
teams
130+
projects
18 moments captured →
H4F 5.0 — 2026
The Biggest
One Yet.
1,500 builders. ₦10M+ in prizes. Your chance to be part of history.
July 18, 2026 — FUTO, Owerri
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