Shape the future of
African tech innovation.
Mentor COUCH 2026 student teams with your industry expertise and help them build solutions for Nigeria's most pressing challenges.
Your email must be whitelisted by admin before you can register.
Your mentorship role,
from idea to launch.
As a COUCH mentor, you'll provide holistic guidance to help student teams succeed.
Strategic guidance
Help teams refine their ideas, business models, and go-to-market strategies.
Technical advisory
Provide expertise on technology choices, architecture, and implementation.
Network access
Connect teams with industry contacts, potential partners, and resources.
Emotional support
Motivate and guide teams through challenges and setbacks in their journey.
Your mentor journey,
start to finale.
Register
Create your mentor account. Your email must be pre-approved by the COUCH admin.
Get assigned
Admin assigns teams to you based on your expertise and team needs.
Guide teams
Add notes, provide feedback, and communicate with your assigned teams.
Track progress
Monitor team submissions, milestones, and overall competition progress.
Give back,
and grow with it.
Meaningful impact
Directly shape the careers of Nigeria's most ambitious student innovators.
Grow your network
Connect with other industry leaders, judges, and Coderina's vast ecosystem.
Flexible schedule
Mentor at your own pace — add notes and feedback whenever it suits you.
Ready to mentor?
Contact the COUCH admin to have your email whitelisted, then register here.