Session 1: Idea Shaping & Validation
Date: November 22, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM WAT
Location: Next Trend Hub, Lagos, Nigeria
Attendance: 22 participants
Event Summary
First in-person milestone bringing participants together to present Ground Truth research, receive mentor feedback, and form teams based on shared problem interests.
Key Highlights
- 22 participants presented community research findings
- 100+ interviews/suveys conducted across Lagos communities
- 6 problem areas identified for team clustering
- 6 teams formed by end of day
Event Agenda
Morning (9 AM - 12 PM)
- Welcome & hackathon overview
- 5-minute research presentations (all participants)
- Problem area clustering exercise
Afternoon (1 PM - 4 PM)
- Small group mentor feedback sessions
- Research methodology discussions
- Team formation based on shared interests
- Next phase preparation
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Key Outcomes
âś… Research quality validated through voice notes
âś… 13 teams formed around 6 problem areas
âś… Participants connected with mentors
âś… Clear direction for Quadrant 2 (Formulate Insight)
Next Steps
- Teams begin collaborative Insight formulation
- Continue virtual check-ins (Wed/Sat)
- Prepare for Dec 6 prototyping workshop
Next Event: Dec 6 Prototyping →
Teams Formed: 13 teams
Problem Areas: Waste management, transportation, finance, healthcare, education, civic engagement
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