All On, a renewable energy investment company, celebrated its 10th anniversary with a DataFest and Hackathon designed to inspire and empower the next generation of clean energy innovators in Nigeria. The event, held in Lagos, brought together young innovators to develop practical, technology-driven solutions to some of Nigeria's energy challenges.
A Decade of Expanding Clean Energy Access
Caroline Eboumbou, Chief Executive Officer of All On, said the Hackathon built on the company's decade-long commitment to investing in people, businesses, and partnerships that expand access to affordable and sustainable energy across Nigeria. All On was established with Shell's support to catalyse the growth of Nigeria's off-grid energy market and improve access to reliable electricity for low-income households and small businesses. The company provides debt and equity financing, along with non-financial support, to Nigerian energy businesses whose operations align with its mission to close the country's energy access gap through renewable energy solutions.
“For the past 10 years, All On has invested in people, businesses and partnerships that are expanding access to clean energy across Nigeria,” Eboumbou said. “The All On @10 Hackathon builds on that commitment, allowing young innovators to develop practical solutions that will help shape the future of our energy sector.”
Winning Innovation: ColdLink
At the conclusion of the competition, Team “Current Creators” emerged as the overall winner. The team comprised students from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos State University (LASU), and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH). They won with their innovation, ColdLink, an integrated digital platform designed to improve the efficiency of renewable energy-powered cold-chain logistics. The platform combines real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, fleet management, and energy performance tracking to support more efficient cold-chain operations.
Eboumbou noted that ColdLink demonstrated how digital innovation could strengthen cold-chain infrastructure, reduce post-harvest losses, and improve the long-term sustainability of facilities powered by clean energy.
Focus on Practical and Sustainable Ideas
Participants were challenged to develop solutions that went beyond technical innovation and could demonstrate clear commercial and social value. Proposed ideas had to be technically feasible, commercially viable, financially sustainable, and digitally enabled, while also having the potential to deliver meaningful social impact. The initiative highlighted the growing role young Nigerians can play in developing technology-driven solutions to the country's energy and infrastructure challenges.
Judges Assess Innovation and Impact
Entries were evaluated by a panel of experts comprising Bolanle Adesan, Senior Consultant at SFM Limited; Dr James Ogunleye, Project Developer at Carbon Limited; Henry Bassey, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Green Hub Africa; and Babajide Sokeye, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Associate at All On. The judges assessed the competing solutions based on innovation, technical feasibility, commercial viability, scalability, and potential social impact. The All On @10 Hackathon reinforced the company's commitment to supporting young innovators and encouraging ideas that could help build a cleaner, more inclusive, and sustainable energy future for Nigeria.
