The 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, organized by NITDA, aims to leverage technology and innovation to tackle critical infrastructure issues.
It features a total prize pool of N11 million, encouraging participants to develop digital solutions that promote sustainability and address pressing challenges facing Nigeria.
Qualifications and Requirements:
To be considered for the NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, you must:
- Nigerian Citizenship: All participants must be Nigerian citizens with a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter’s Card, International Passport, or Driver’s License).
- Age Limit: Participants must be 18 years and above at the time of registration to ensure legal participation and commitment.
- Team Composition: Teams must consist of 2 – 5 members, with a mix of technical and non-technical backgrounds, to encourage diverse problem-solving approaches.
Participants must join as part of a team; individual entries will not be accepted
Participants will work in teams to:
- Identify critical infrastructure (from selected innovation challenge focus areas) in their respective states.
- Use mapping and visualization tools to create detailed, interactive digital maps.
- Present the findings in a way that tells a compelling story about the infrastructure needs and opportunities in their state.
- Submit their final project as a URL to a digital map that showcases the identified infrastructure and insights.
Benefits of 2024 NITDA Digital Innovation Challenge
- Five Million Naira for 1 Winner
- One Million Naira Each for Six (6) Regional Winners
- The aim of the Challenge is to generate comprehensive, data-driven digital maps for Nigeria’s 36 states including the FCT, focusing on critical infrastructure to enhance decision-making and development planning.
Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should Apply by Clicking HERE