The 2026 Technovation Girls Regional Pitch Event (Senior Division) at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, brought together over 50 girls from across Lagos to pitch tech-based solutions addressing community problems.
Organized by CODES Foundation as part of the global Technovation Girls initiative, and held on May 22, 2026, the event marked the culmination of 14 weeks of teamwork, coding, and innovation. The event featured a welcome address, icebreakers, live pitches, judge deliberations, feedback, awards, and certificate presentations.
Technovation Girls is a global tech education program that equips girls with the skills needed to become tech entrepreneurs and leaders. This year’s Lagos Regional Pitch Event provided participants with the opportunity to present their solutions to a panel of industry professionals including Oracle Volunteers, receive valuable feedback, and celebrate their achievements alongside fellow innovators.
Oracle Academy played a significant role in the success of the event by hosting the Senior Division pitches and supporting the overall experience for participants.
Key statistics
- 101 teams registered from Lagos
- 76 teams began their project submissions
- 40 teams successfully completed and submitted their projects
- 9 Beginner Division teams and 13 Junior Division teams pitched at the Lagos Regional Pitch Event
- 11 Senior Division teams presented their projects live at the Oracle Office
The following teams emerged as Regional Pitch Event winners and advanced to the Global Semifinal Round:
- Team Atinuda – Beginner Division
- Team Food Reach – Junior Division
- Team Pearlshore – Junior Division
- Team My-Baby – Senior Division
- Team PartnerUP – Senior Division
Following the global judging process, Team My-Baby achieved an exceptional milestone by being named the Regional Honoree for Africa in the Senior Division.
As a Regional Honoree Team, each team member was awarded a US$250 educational stipend to support their continued learning and educational journey.
This remarkable achievement highlights the quality of innovation, research, and technical skills demonstrated by participants from the Lagos Chapter and serves as an inspiration to future Technovation teams.
The outstanding performance of Team My-Baby, culminating in their recognition as the Regional Honoree for Africa, demonstrates the global potential of young innovators from Nigeria and the transformative impact of the Technovation program.
Beyond the competition, the event strengthened connections between students, mentors, educators, and technology professionals while inspiring participants to continue pursuing STEM education and careers.
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