Build Challenge

Student builders. Real impact.

What would you build if the infrastructure wasn't the problem?

10 student teams. One day to build real solutions on Busha's payment and stablecoin infrastructure.

01 / The Challenge

BUILD SOMETHING THAT SHOWS WHAT YOU CAN ACTUALLY DO.

We're giving student developers across South West Nigeria access to Busha's licensed payment and stablecoin infrastructure, the same rails real fintechs build on. Form your team, pick a track, and build something that shows what you can actually do.

Track / 01

Commerce & Payments

Build better ways for people and businesses to pay, get paid, and move money.

Track / 02

Financial Access

Create solutions that make financial services accessible to more people.

Track / 03

The Gig Economy

Build for independent workers, creators, and the next generation of work.

02 / How It Works

From
Application
To Build Day

01 / Apply

Apply

Through your GDG chapter or directly.

02 / Pre-Screening

Pre-Screening

Complete a short screening exercise. Only the top 10 teams advance.

03 / Prep

Prep

Sandbox access, docs, a guided walkthrough session.

04 / Build Day

Build Day

One day, at the Busha office.

05 / Results

Results

The top 3 teams walk away with cash prizes (₦1,000,000 / ₦750,000 / ₦500,000) and recognition from our team

03 / What you get
Developer working with Busha’s licensed API
Cash prizes for the top three teams
First Prize
₦1,000,000
Second Prize
₦750,000
Third Prize
₦500,000
04 / Eligibility

CAN YOU
BUILD?

01

Must be a current university student in South West Nigeria

02

GDG chapter membership encouraged, not required

03

Teams of 3

05 / FAQ

  • Selection
  • Membership
  • Build day
  • Support