Meet the Judges — Enugu Campus Hackathon Grand Finale 2026

The stage is set for a defining moment in Southeast Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem as the Enugu Campus Hackathon Grand Finale 2026 prepares to spotlight emerging startup talents before a distinguished panel of industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and technology experts.

Organizers say the carefully selected judges bring a wealth of experience spanning venture capital, digital policy, education technology, innovation ecosystems, startup acceleration, and enterprise development — critical expertise needed to evaluate high-impact solutions from the competition’s top finalists.

Distinguished Panel of Judges
• Cynthia E. Chisom, Principal Partner at SDC Startup School
• Victoria Fabunmi, National Coordinator at ONDI under National Information Technology Development Agency
• Alex Onyia, CEO of Educare
• Ekene Odum, Director of Operations & Programs at Genesys Tech Hub
• Francis Sani, Programme Director of 3MTT and Technical Adviser at the Federal Ministry of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy
• Christian Anieke, Vice Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University
• Innocent Isichei, Managing Partner at ACIOE Associates

Evaluation Criteria for Finalists

The eleven finalist teams emerging from intensive innovation bootcamps will be assessed on:
• Innovation and originality
• Feasibility and scalability
• Market viability
• Execution strategy
• Real-world impact

According to the organizers, the judging process is designed not merely as a competition but as a strategic engagement connecting young innovators with investors, mentors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders.

Event Details
• Date: Friday, 20 February 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM (WAT)
• Venue: International Conference Centre Enugu

The event is expected to draw entrepreneurs, technology enthusiasts, investors, academics, and policymakers interested in digital transformation and the future of Enugu’s growing innovation economy.

Stakeholders describe the hackathon finale as a critical platform for fostering youth innovation, encouraging startup growth, and positioning Enugu as an emerging hub for technology-driven enterprise in Nigeria.