Three students from the Faculty of Engineering at Lagos State University (LASU) have earned national recognition after finishing as second runner-up at the 2026 Heirs Insurance Hackathon. The competition attracted more than 500 applications from students across Nigeria, according to a report shared by LASU Life, a student-led media platform at the university.
Team Von Mises Advances to Finals
Team Von Mises, representing LASU, secured a place in the final stage alongside four other institutions before clinching a top-three finish. The team members are Kehinde Fodunrin, a 400-level Aerospace Engineering student; Yusuf Mayowa, from the Mechanical Engineering Department; and Eniola Adekoya, also a 400-level Aerospace Engineering student.
StruLink AI: A Game-Changing Platform
The students developed StruLink AI, a digital vehicle damage assessment platform designed to improve insurance claims processing through automated technology solutions. The platform helps insurance firms assess vehicle damage more efficiently while reducing delays often associated with claims verification. This innovation highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in the insurance and mobility sectors.
The achievement has drawn praise within the university community, with many describing it as another example of the quality of innovation emerging from LASU’s Epe Campus.
How LASU Students Excelled Nationally
Team Von Mises advanced through several stages of the contest after presenting their proposal and demonstrating the practical value of the platform before judges and industry stakeholders. Observers at the event noted the students’ ability to combine engineering knowledge with real-world problem-solving. Their performance placed LASU among the standout institutions at the competition.
The students were also commended for their persistence and teamwork throughout the hackathon process. Their success adds to the growing list of accomplishments by LASU students in technology and innovation-driven competitions. As LASU Life noted, through dedication, resilience, and a strong commitment to innovation, they continue to showcase the potential of LASU students on competitive platforms.
LASU Bags N25 Million Admission Award
Earlier, LASU received a N25 million award from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for its performance in the admission process. The institution received the prize during the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting held in Abuja as part of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance Merit Awards for the 2025 admission year.
