The 2024 NITDA Digital Innovation Challenge aims to harness the power of technology and innovation to address critical infrastructure challenges in Nigeria.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will award a sum of N11m to seven successful Nigerians who are winners of the 2024 Digital Innovation Challenge.
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In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge Abstract
- Scholarship Host: National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
- Category: Competitions
- Benefits:
- N11m Prize
- Eligibility: Nigeria
- Deadline: September 25, 2024
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NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge Details
Participants in the NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge will collaborate in teams to create innovative digital maps of one Nigerian state, highlighting critical infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, roads, and utilities.
These maps will provide insights that can drive sustainable development across Nigeria.
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- 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.
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Focus Areas for Mapping:
Each team should select at least one (1) key area from the following:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Transportation
- Utilities
- Public Service
Teams should aim to create detailed, insightful, and actionable digital maps that can be used by government agencies, startups, and international organizations to better understand the state’s infrastructure landscape.
2024 NITDA Digital Innovation Challenge Requirements
To be eligible for the NITDA Digital Innovation Challenge, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- 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.
How To Apply for NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge 2024
To apply for the NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
Submission Format
- Final submission should be a URL to an interactive digital map that includes the infrastructure data.
- Tools like Google Maps API, ArcGIS, QGIS etc., or any other GIS platform can be used.
- The map should be easy to navigate, visually engaging, and provide insightful data that can inform decision-making for stakeholders in Nigeria’s development.
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Deadline: September 25th, 2024
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