Idea 2.0+

​IDEA 2.0+ is a hackathon-style competition designed to foster innovation and practical problem-solving among civil engineering students. The initiative focuses on real-life challenges within the Nigerian built environment, encouraging participants to develop solutions that can be adopted by industry stakeholders.

​The 2026 edition invites participants to select one of three critical areas—pothole repair, drainage management, or rebar quality assurance—each of which significantly impacts Nigeria’s infrastructure and structural development. Teams will conceptualize, design, and pitch innovative solutions that can be scaled for adoption by contractors, regulators, and policymakers.