Young innovators shine at NCC hackathon, showcase accessible technology solutions

SORA emerged arsenic the wide victor of the 4th variation of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Hackathon Live Show 2026, clinching the N3 cardinal expansive prize.

Clear Signal and IKOR secured 2nd and 3rd places, receiving N2 cardinal and N1 million, respectively, successful the contention designed to make innovative exertion solutions for persons with disabilities and different underserved communities.

The winning teams were announced astatine the decision of the two-day event, which brought unneurotic 20 teams comprising innovators, bundle developers, entrepreneurs, researchers, students and persons with disabilities from crossed the country.

The apical 3 teams received currency prizes, portion each participating teams were presented with consolation prizes and certificates of information successful designation of their contributions to advancing integer inclusion and accessible exertion development.

SORA, the winning solution, is an inclusive job-matching and adaptive skills level designed for verified persons with disabilities successful Nigeria. It connects users with employment opportunities and skills improvement resources.

Clear Signal, which placed second, enables blind, visually impaired, deaf and hard-of-hearing energy consumers to person accessible powerfulness outage ale...