The excitement is palpable as the DecaHack initiative, in partnership with the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) and the Cryptography Development Initiative of Nigeria (CDIN), announces the highly anticipated "The Pitch" event slated for the 29th of March, 2023, at Hall C of the Nigerian Army Resource Center. This groundbreaking event is poised to spotlight the innovative pitches of 15 startups, each poised to redefine the landscape of technology and entrepreneurship in Nigeria's digital age.
Themed "Shaping the Future: Youth-Led Innovation in the Digital Age," the event promises to showcase the exceptional creativity and ingenuity of Nigerian youth harnessing blockchain technology to tackle real-world challenges and drive sustainable progress. Expect to see a diverse array of attendees, including representatives from government, academia, venture capital firms, and incubators, providing a fertile ground for networking, collaboration, and investment opportunities.
Among the startups set to captivate the audience are:
- Quotex: A decentralized perpetual trading platform by Adokiye Okoro from Obafemi Awolowo University.
- Bricks: A cutting-edge real estate tokenization platform by Ayomide Akintade from Obafemi Awolowo University.
- DBlogx: Empowering content creators with direct monetization by Lukman Saheed from the University of Ilorin.
- FoodChop: A comprehensive solution for managing food products by Ibisomi Teslim from the University of Ilorin.
- Swain Vote Chain (SVC): A tamper-proof and transparent voting system by Oseni Wasiu from Kwara State University (KWASU).
- Daosky: Empowering Decentralized Governance by Olaiya Ismail Olayimika from Kwara State University.
- Suppl: Revolutionizing Supply chain management by Oguntade Daniel from Kwara State University.
- Task Manager: A decentralized application to get things done by Godswill Ubah from FUTMinna.
- ICBot: Revolutionizes decentralized finance (DeFi) accessibility by Oghedegbe Osezele from Covenant University.
- Propspace: A decentralized application (DApp) for selling and co-ownership of housing units by Anyanwu Abundance from Covenant University.
- NewsGrid: A decentralized autonomous system for empowering users with control over news trends by Jesse Osemeke from Covenant University.
- Certify: Empowering trust, one credential at a time by Teniola Kalaro from Covenant University.
- RollBucks: Facilitating African talents in receiving payments worldwide by EHIREMHEN Ofure from Covenant University.
- TicketPass: A cutting-edge B2C ticketing platform by Tomilola Shitta from Tai Solarin University of Education.
- Creatipp: A platform for receiving crypto donations by Adebayo Abiodun from Tai Solarin University of Education.
Attendees will also enjoy an enriching tour of the Nigerian Army Museum, adding an exciting element to the event.
For those interested in attending the event physically, expressions of interest for strictly invitation-based attendance are welcome here.
Join us as we celebrate the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship at the DecaHack "The Pitch" event, where the future is being shaped by the creative minds of today's youth.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
Adedayo on 08074424800
About DecaHack:
DecaHack is a collaborative initiative between CDIN and ICP.Hub Sahara aimed at fostering innovation and talent among Nigerian youth through hackathons and pitch competitions.
About Internet Computer Protocol (ICP):
ICP is a platform that supports all web3-based applications from enterprise, government, private, and individual startups, in line with the Nigeria National Blockchain Policy.
