One of Nigeria’s ICT infrastructure solutions providers, Inlaks is set to launch what it tagged ‘thehatch’, a technology innovation lab that will pave the way for young technology entrepreneurs to be more innovative, especially for the Fintech industry.
The launch of the ‘thehatch’, according to a statement by Inlaks, is also part of its vision to expand into a new phase termed “Inlaks 2.0”.
“The innovation lab is set to build, scale and provide a nurturing environment for Fintech Start-ups by ensuring a level playing field for domestic technological ideas. This laudable establishment will guarantee an easy penetration into the Fintech market with ample resources, training, finances and collaborative spheres to provide best in class Fintech solutions,” the statement reads.
Meanwhile, the launch of thehatch innovative lab will begin with a Hackathon challenge themed, “Shaping the future of Insurance”. It is geared towards the development of technologically enabled solutions that solve major problems in the insurance sector.
The event is expected to gather 100 participants consisting of 20 teams of innovators to develop business and technically innovative solutions for the Insurance industry.
Speaking about the event, the Managing Director, Africa Operations, Inlaks, Femi Adeoti, noted that: “Most tech-startups do not have the experience to reach the customers that would buy into their solutions. It is therefore our goal to hand-hold these startups and take them to greater heights while interfacing with some of our global clients and partners, and thereby take advantage of the opportunities that are possible.”
Interested participants can register by logging onto the portal on https://thehackathon.net/ and follow thehatch social media pages for more information. The portal will be open for applications today, Monday, 11th June and will close by Wednesday, 3rd July for team selection.