Join COUCH 2026 as a judge and help identify the most promising student technology teams across Nigerian universities.
Your email must be whitelisted by admin before you can register.
Each team is scored on 4 criteria, max 10 points each — totalling 40 points per judge.
Novelty and originality of the solution
Quality of implementation and technology stack
Real-world applicability and growth potential
Clarity and effectiveness of communication
Create your judge account. Your email must be pre-approved by the COUCH admin.
Admin assigns teams to you for evaluation after registration is verified.
Access team submissions, watch pitch videos, and score on 4 criteria.
Submit your evaluations before the judging deadline. Scores are confidential.
COUCH is Nigeria's premier university innovation challenge, backed by Coderina Foundation.
Collaborate with industry leaders, academics, and policymakers shaping African tech.
Evaluate teams at your own pace within the judging window — no fixed schedule.
Contact the COUCH admin to have your email whitelisted, then register here.