The Nigerian Communication Commission is inviting Startups and Tech Hubs as well as Investors and the ICT ecosystem to participate in the second edition of the NCC Emerging Technologies Annual Innovation Competition/Exhibition with the theme “Promoting Sustainable Digital Service Development in Nigeria.”
The commission hopes to use the platform to showcase talents and innovations in the ICT ecosystem. This is aimed at motivating and encouraging Nigerian youths to engage in innovative developments for the telecoms industry and improve the nation’s ability to compete in the global economy.
Furthermore, the Event is designed for the promotion of Digital SMEs with new business delivery breakthroughs.
Eligibility
Prospective Technology Hubs and Startups entering the competition are required to submit proposals that meet the following criteria for consideration:
• The project should have clear relevance to the ICT/Telecommunication industry.
• Interested participants should be duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
• Proof of concept (feasibility of idea with diagram, algorithm, etc.).
• Novelty of the project.
• The pitched idea should demonstrate clear commercial sustainability and profitability framework.
• Team diversity and indigenous capacity to develop and support the solution.
Application Guideline
All applications should be ONLINE.
There is no cost to enter the competition and you will retain full control and ownership of your technology.
Each Team will Register and submit the following documentation:
A. 4 page Executive Summary of the project concept
B. 5-7 minutes video of the pilot project
C. Names, Age, contact details, passport photos, and profile of all Team members.
D. Website
Interested and qualified Startups should submit the above documents in a zip folder to: https://ncc.gov.ng/expo2021. The subject of the mail should read “Submission from <business name>” and the zipped file named after the business.
Application
The Emerging Technologies Competition/ Exhibition 2021 will open on 17th – 26th November 2021 and it is free to enter.
Twenty (20) Tech hubs/Startups will be shortlisted to showcase their technology to a panel of judges at the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) Lagos Campus. Those shortlisted will be announced on 26th November 2021.
The Tech hub/Startups with the best three Innovative prototypes will be awarded cash Prizes of N2.5million, N1.5million, and N1 million respectively.
