NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge. The 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge aims to harness the power of technology and innovation to address critical infrastructure challenges in Nigeria. Participants 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.

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.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Nigerian CitizenshipAll participants must be Nigerian citizens with a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter’s Card, International Passport, or Driver’s License).
  • Age LimitParticipants must be 18 years and above at the time of registration to ensure legal participation and commitment.
  • Team CompositionTeams 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

Focus Areas for Mapping:

Each team should select at least one (1) key area from the following:

Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics, and health centers.

Education

Schools, colleges, and universities

Transportation

Roads, bridges, public transit.

Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics, and health centers.

Education

Schools, colleges, and universities.

Transportation

Roads, bridges, public transit.

Utilities

Water supply, electricity, and waste management.

Public Services

Police stations, fire stations, post offices, government offices.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge

Deadline: September 25, 2024

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