NSC x WIN Innovation Hackathon ✨

Bridging the Gap from Displacement to Disruption After the massive success of last year’s Street Economy Hackathon, we are back and we’re kicking it up a notch. This year, we aren’t just looking at the streets; we’re looking at the future of the Refugee Ecosystem. In partnership with the Women Impact Network (WIM), we are bringing together Nairobi’s brightest minds to bridge the gap between refugee talent and the global startup community. We really want to encourage female innovators and refugee led solutions this year. What does this mean? Anyone can attend. Yes, even men, even non technical people, or a corporate professional. However, we want to see women and refugees too! 🧩 The Challenge Refugees possess incredible resilience and untapped skills, yet they face everyday hurdles that keep them on the fringes of the formal economy. We’re moving past grants and moving toward sustainable, revenue generating innovation. We are opening up 20 extra seats this year! If you want to build a solution around real-world problem statements that actually scales, this is where you need to be. 🏆 What’s on the Line? We aren't just giving out trophies. We are providing a full year of strategic support to take a hackathon idea into the real market. Successful teams building viable businesses around our problem statements will unlock: Stage 1: The Accelerator Pathway A guaranteed spot in an elite accelerator to incubate your idea.Stage 2: Investment Readiness Teams that successfully complete incubation will transition into a dedicated program to prepare for venture funding.Stage 3: The Scaling Program14 Week operational engineering program upon receiving investment, winners enter a specialized operational viability & blueprinting sprint. This program uses technology to build a digital twin of startups to stress-test workflows, eliminate blind spots, and map out a path to sustainable scale. This ensures your capital is spent on growth, not fixing broken systems.US Based Professional Coaching Exclusive 1-on-1 coaching sessions with a leading US based firm to refine your leadership and strategy.European Business Operations Suite Free access to a premium European-based business platform’s basic plan to reinvent how you manage your operations.Technical Upskilling Suite Scholarship to high level courses on technical skill building; including coding, vibe coding, blockchain and mastering AI.Premium ToolsYearly subscriptions to LinkedIn Premium to supercharge your professional networking and visibility. ⚡ What to Expect The Lean Canvas Framework: You won't just brainstorm. You’ll use our specialized Lean Canvas to build a model that is self-sufficient and not grant-dependent.Expert Guidance: Work alongside industry leaders from the Nairobi Startup Club (NSC) and WIM communities to refine your pitch.High-Stakes Pitching: Present your solution to a panel of judges. We’re looking for the secret sauce, that unique community advantage that makes your project impossible to copy.Fuel for the Day: Complimentary BBQ and drinks to keep the innovation flowing.Games, prizes and free merchandise up for grabs!! 📅 Event Details Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2026Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Sharp!)Location: Shared once approved (Nairobi)Emphasis: Female & Refugee innovators are highly encouraged to apply! Registration closes April 9th! With limited seats, these will go fast. Don't just watch the future happen... build it! Are you part of NSC? Please contact your admin for priority signup: Nairobi Startup Club LinkedIn