Are you a young Nigerian with a homegrown, game-changing product in science, engineering, or manufacturing? Apply now for the InnovateNaija Challenge, open to Nigerians aged 15–40 nationwide and stand a chance to win 100 million Naira.
InnovateNaija Challenge Benefits
The top three winners will be selected and awarded as follows:
N100 million for first place
N30 million for second place
N20 million for third place.
Requirements for InnovateNaija Challenge
Must be a citizen of Nigeria.
Must currently reside in Nigeria (temporary visitors or students abroad are not eligible).
Open to youths of ages 15-40
Innovative products must be at any of these stages: Prototype or Fully Developed. Products still at Idea stages are NOT eligible for the application.
Innovative products must be within the science engineering and manufacturing sector.
Innovation must be original and created by the applicant or team.
Innovation must solve a local problem or improve community life.
Applicants can submit ideas in English or local language with translation (if possible).
Application is open to individuals or teams. For teams, one member must be designated as the primary contact.
Applicants must be emerging talents and grassroots inventors, not fully-funded startups.
Low-tech or no-tech solutions are welcome! Tech-enabled is great but not required.
Innovation must be applicable or adaptable to the Nigerian context.
Each applicant/team can only submit one innovation.
Each applicant/team must have at least an instagram handle/account
Application Deadline
October 4, 2025
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to NASENI on innovation.naseni.gov.ng to apply
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