Team Nova Triumphs at Innovista Hackathon 1.0 with Game-Changing HealthTech App

The curtain has officially closed on the inaugural Innovista Hackathon 1.0, a groundbreaking tech event that brought together some of Nigeria’s brightest minds to tackle real-world challenges through innovation. Organised by Digihub Technologies and Quadorra Technology, the hackathon marked a bold step toward building a future powered by visionary ideas and transformative solutions.
After an intense round of competition, two teams, Nova and Fusion emerged as the finalists. In a thrilling finale, Team Nova emerged victorious, clinching the top prize with their standout creation: CareBridge, a digital-first health insurance (HMO) platform designed to make healthcare more affordable and accessible. CareBridge impressed judges with its seamless integration of features including real-time doctor consultations, access to hospital and doctor networks, digital insurance claims processing, and AI-powered preventive health tools.
The app was praised for its relevance, technical depth, and user-centric design. Submissions were evaluated across six key criteria which include innovation and creativity, impact and relevance, functionality and user experience, completeness and polish, use of emerging tech, and technical implementation.
Speaking on behalf of Team Nova, Osaretin Okunrobo, the team lead, expressed gratitude to the organisers: “We’re honored to have participated in Innovista Hackathon. This experience has inspired us to keep building life-transforming solutions using technology.” Team Fusion, who secured second place, also commended the organisers for the opportunity to be part of such a dynamic and inspiring event.
The hackathon featured a distinguished panel of judges from both Nigeria and abroad, bringing global perspectives to the evaluation process.
The diverse expertise of the speakers and judges, encompassing fields from academic research to senior product management, logistics, banking, social work, and management consulting, provided a multifaceted perspective crucial for a successful hackathon.
For instance, Victor Agboli’s research background offered academic rigor, while Ahmed A. Ogundimu’s role at Amazon.com Inc. brought real-world product development insights. Benita Abuo and Oluwabukola Sambakiu contributed practical business and financial acumen, and Seye Olayinka Omiyefa’s social work experience highlighted the importance of human-centered design.
Adebimpe Mercy Adegoke and Kevin Ifiora, from NXT Management Consulting and Boston Consulting Group respectively, offered strategic and entrepreneurial viewpoints, ensuring that participants’ ideas were not only technically sound but also viable and impactful. In addition, Funmilayo C. Akintunde, an agricultural microbiologist, one of the guest speakers and judge reviewed several submissions and initial products that helped in the selection of the winners. Winners were presented with cash prizes and tech gadgets.
With a mission to host tech events that unite visionary minds, and a vision to become a leading innovation hub, Digihub Technologies and Quadorra Technology have set a new benchmark for collaborative problem-solving and digital transformation.