GTCO SQUAD HACKATHON FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (THIRD EDITION)

LOCATION: Nigeria

Welcome to the Third Edition of Squad Hackathon

This year, they’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. The theme “Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy” is a call to action for the boldest, most curious minds in Nigerian universities.

University students across Nigeria, this is your call to design and build intelligent data-driven solutions that reshape how communities interact with money.

ELIGIBILITY:

University Students: You must be a currently enrolled university student in Nigeria.

Team Formation: Teams can consist of 2 to 4 members (cross-disciplinary teams are encouraged) systems.

Technical Proficiency: At least one team member must have a technical background (engineering, computer science, data science, or a related field).

Identification: Each team member must have a valid student ID for verification purposes.

One team rule: Participants may only register as a member of one single team.

BENEFIT:

1st

1ST POSITION

₦5M

₦5,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.

Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels

2nd

SECOND POSITION: ₦3M

₦3,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.

Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels

3rd

THIRD POSITION: ₦2M

₦2,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.

Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels

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ONE FUTURE CONFERENCE SPAIN 2026

Application Deadline: Monday, 25 May 2026

LOCATION: Spain

The One Future Conference 2026 is a fully funded international youth conference in Barcelona, Spain (16–19 July 2026), uniting young leaders and professionals from across the globe to engage in artificial intelligence, global diplomacy, human rights, entrepreneurship, sustainability, leadership development, policy discussions, and high-impact international networking opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY:

The One Future Conference 2026 in Barcelona, Spain is open to young people and young professionals from all countries and backgrounds. For fully funded and partially funded categories, applicants must be between 16 and 46 years of age at the time of application. There are no restrictions on educational background, academic discipline, or professional experience—students, entrepreneurs, activists, researchers, and early-career professionals from all fields are encouraged to apply. Basic understanding of English is encouraged, as the conference will be conducted in English. Individuals above 46 years of age may still participate by applying under the Conference Pass categories as Observers, but they are not eligible for funded seats.

The official language of the conference is English. A basic understanding of English is recommended to fully participate in sessions and discussions.

Applicants applying for fully funded or partially funded seats are required to pay a USD 17.99 application fee. This fee supports administrative and evaluation processes and does not guarantee selection.

BENEFIT:

Fully Funded participants receive:

Round-trip international airfare

Accommodation during the conference

Full conference access

Daily breakfast and coffee breaks

Limited-edition conference merchandise

Certificate of participation

Official visa invitation letter

Visa support

Partially Funded participants receive:

Accommodation during the conference

Full conference access

Daily breakfast and coffee breaks

Limited-edition conference merchandise

Certificate of participation

Official visa invitation letter

Visa support

International airfare is not included in this category.

APPLY

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