Google to power DS open innovation hackathon 2016

Search engine giant, Google (West Africa) has come forward with a significant Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) model to power the Delta State Innovation Hub initiative.

To this end, Google is deploying expert group of developers to deliver a world-class experience Developers Event on November 19, as an accelerator to the upcoming open innovation hackathon, scheduled for December 1 to3 in Asaba.

The planned innovation hackathon aims to engage Nigerian youths on the challenges of sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations and the role of information technology in resolving the issues therein – from perspectives of the critical needs and solutions for Africa/Nigeria.

Google will power the communities within the South-South, which is seen as a fantastic platform for developers to grow by learning, sharing, and connecting with each other. Google Developer Groups (GDGs) are independent technical communities of developers who are interested in Google’s developer technology. We also extend support to broader technical communities via the “Together with Google Developers” program. We’d love to see GDG Asaba incubated and meeting regularly at DSIHUB. The pulse of a number of city- or institution-based GDGs currently active in Nigeria can be viewed here.