Nigeria Open Innovation Challenge powered by JICA invites talented entrepreneurs, corporates, developers, etc that can change business-as-usual and bring a more efficient and effective solution to the challenges present in the water sector in Nigeria.
The event will take place on May 15th 2019 at Civic Innovation Lab, Abuja and an overview of the challenges faced by the Federal Capital Territory Water Board (FCTWB) will be presented. Afterwards, there will be an ideation workshop to bring together different knowledge and ideas to ideate innovative solutions.
Great ideas with potential impact will have a chance for a Proof of Concept project funded by JICA, followed by possible scale-up.
The Challenge
Startups, corporates, etc. with innovative digital solutions to the following challenges are invited. 1. How can FCTWB improve its metering and billing process? 2. How can we improve the ease of payment for customers? 3. How can FCTWB improve its water supply service? Is there a new business model which FCTWB can adopt to increase revenue?Benefits for Participants
- Opportunity to know the challenges and needs of FCTWB
- Great ideas get an opportunity for a funded Proof of Concept project by JICA followed by an opportunity for scale up
- Opportunity for networking with FCTWB and JICA
- Possible opportunity to network with Japanese corporates
