National Quality Excellence Hackathon.

One product. Different perspectives. Better quality.

Register your interest →See how it works
All experience levelsHybrid participationScreening required
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What is the hackathon?

A practical, collaborative challenge in which selected participants evaluate a designated product, explore its user journeys, identify quality issues and document their findings according to the official challenge brief.

This is an application, not automatic confirmation.Anyone can express interest. Participation is confirmed after screening, so we can build a balanced cohort and keep the challenge meaningful for everyone in it.

Every level is welcome.

You do not need years of experience to apply. We look at your readiness and what you can contribute.

Beginners and aspiring software testers
Students and recent graduates
Manual and automation testers
API, mobile, web, performance and security testers
Developers and other technology professionals
Experienced QA professionals, specialists and team leads

Five steps from interest to recognition.

1

Register your interest

Tell us about your experience, skills and preferred participation mode.

2

Screening

The organising team reviews submissions and participant readiness.

3

Confirmation & placement

Shortlisted applicants are confirmed and placed, then receive participation instructions and the selected product’s challenge brief.

4

Hackathon

Confirmed participants test the product individually or in assigned teams, according to the rules.

5

Evaluation & recognition

Submissions are assessed against published judging criteria.

How we screen.

We do not screen on years of experience alone. We look at readiness and potential contribution.

Interest and motivationWhy you want to take part.
Understanding of the purposeYou know what the hackathon is for.
Skills or willingness to learnRelevant skills, or a real appetite to build them.
AvailabilityYou can take part on the challenge dates.
Device and accessYou can use the required device and participation format.
Rules and conductYou agree to the rules, confidentiality requirements and code of conduct.
We aim to give beginners places while making sure each cohort has enough experienced participants for a meaningful product-testing exercise. For hybrid participation, you tell us whether you want to take part in person or virtually. A seat in the room is not guaranteed, and physical capacity is managed during screening.

See it live in Lagos.

The hackathon finale takes the stage at the NSTW26 Grand Finale in Lagos, with live judging, then the winners recognised later in the day.

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DateSaturday, 21 November 2026
Venue157 Gardens Event Centre, Onipanu, Lagos
Finale on stage10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Recognition1:40 PM, hackathon winners

Clear rules, published judging.

The official challenge brief is shared with confirmed participants. It sets out:

The product and permissionsWho authorises testing and what access participants receive.
Schedule and formatChallenge dates, venue, virtual platform and capacity.
Permitted testingWhat you may do, and what is off limits.
Submission formatHow findings must be documented and sent.
Judging criteriaThe scoring criteria, published before the challenge.
Responsible disclosureHow to report vulnerabilities safely and ethically.

Register your interest.

Takes about five minutes. Submitting this form is an application, not a confirmed place.

1. Personal details
Please enter your full name.
Enter a valid email address.
Enter a phone number we can reach on WhatsApp.
Enter your country.
Enter your city or state.
2. About you
Please choose one.
Please choose one.
Have you registered for NSTW 2026?
Please choose one.
Skills (choose all that apply)
Choose at least one, or pick "Just learning".
3. How you want to take part
How do you want to take part?
Please choose one. An in-person seat is not guaranteed.
4. Practical readiness
Please choose one.
Please choose one.
Please choose one.
5. Motivation
Please write at least a couple of sentences (20 characters or more).
6. Consent
Please tick to continue.
Please tick to continue.

Questions, answered.

Do I need experience to apply?

No. Beginners, students and career switchers are welcome. We screen on readiness and potential contribution, not years of experience alone.

Is registering the same as being confirmed?

No. Registering is an application. Shortlisted applicants are confirmed after screening and receive participation instructions and the challenge brief.

Can I take part online?

Yes. Participation is hybrid. You tell us whether you want to take part in person or virtually. An in-person seat is not guaranteed, and capacity is managed during screening.

Can I join as a team or alone?

Confirmed participants test individually or in assigned teams, according to the rules. We place you when you are confirmed.

What will we be testing?

A selected product, which may be named after screening. Its owner authorises testing, and the rules, permitted activities and judging criteria come with the challenge brief.

When are the dates?

Challenge dates, venue and platform are shared with confirmed participants. The finale is on stage at the NSTW26 Grand Finale in Lagos on Saturday 21 November 2026.

What do I need to bring?

A laptop, a smartphone and reliable internet access. Tell us in the form what you have, so we can plan around it.

Test one product. Raise the standard for all of them.

Tell us who you are and how you want to take part.

Register your interest →