Evaluate Nigeria's
next generation of innovators.
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.
Four dimensions,
forty points total.
Every team is scored on the same four criteria, ten points each — forty points per judge, per team.
Innovation & creativity
/10 ptsNovelty and originality of the solution.
Technical feasibility
/10 ptsQuality of implementation and the technology stack.
Impact & scalability
/10 ptsReal world applicability and growth potential.
Presentation quality
/10 ptsClarity and effectiveness of the team's pitch.
Your judge journey,
start to submission.
Register
Create your judge account. Your email must be pre-approved by the COUCH admin.
Get assigned
Admin assigns teams to you for evaluation once registration is verified.
Evaluate
Access team submissions, watch pitch videos, and score on four criteria.
Submit scores
Submit your evaluations before the deadline. Scores stay confidential.
Shape Nigeria's
tech future.
Prestigious platform
COUCH is Nigeria's premier university innovation challenge, backed by Coderina Foundation.
Expert network
Collaborate with industry leaders, academics, and policymakers shaping African tech.
Flexible commitment
Evaluate teams at your own pace within the judging window — no fixed schedule.
Ready to evaluate?
Contact the COUCH admin to have your email whitelisted, then register here.