Guide Nigeria's
next generation of innovators.
Join COUCH 2026 as a mentor and help student technology teams turn ambitious ideas into working products across Nigerian universities.
Your email must be whitelisted by admin before you can register.
Four ways mentors
shape a team's journey.
You're not scored or graded — you're the steady hand that keeps a team moving forward.
Guidance & check-ins
Offer direction and answer questions as teams navigate ideation and build.
Hands-on problem solving
Help teams work through tricky technical or product decisions.
Encouragement & morale
Keep teams motivated and confident through setbacks.
Session notes
Log check-ins so admins and teams can track mentorship history.
Your mentor journey,
start to finale.
Register
Create your mentor account. Your email must be pre-approved by the COUCH admin.
Get matched
Admin assigns teams to you for guidance once registration is verified.
Guide
Hold check-ins, share feedback, and help teams hit their milestones.
Log notes
Record session notes so progress stays visible to admins and teams.
Shape Nigeria's
tech future.
Prestigious platform
COUCH is Nigeria's premier university innovation challenge, backed by Coderina Foundation.
Expand your network
Connect with ambitious student builders and fellow mentors across Nigerian universities.
Flexible commitment
Guide teams at your own pace within the mentorship window — no fixed schedule.
Ready to guide a team?
Contact the COUCH admin to have your email whitelisted, then register here.