Nigerian Students in Tertiary Institutions Can Now Apply for the Student Innovation Challenge 2018

Students can now apply for the Student Innovation Challenge to stand the chance of winning  mouthwatering seed funds.

The Student Innovation Challenge is about collaboration, innovation and creativity. Students from across Universities and Polytechnics in Nigeria will pitch their innovative ideas, learn the skills required to start and grow a successful business, perfect pitch delivery, receive business developmental support and join a network of successful entrepreneurs and innovators.

As part of benefits, 30 FINALISTS WILL RECEIVE 1 MILLION NAIRA EACH IN SEED FUND. Funds must go towards advancing your idea. Reimbursements and/or invoices, not cash awards and funding will be disbursed on agreed milestones.

Eligibility

SIC is open to students in Nigerian universities and polytechnics by application only.

• You must be a current university or polytechnic undergraduate.
• An idea can be submitted by an individual or a team, but all team members must be university undergraduates.
• Only one entry per team or individual.
• Each team should have a maximum of 3 members inclusive of one team leader.
• Your idea must be technologically driven.
• All pre shortlisted applicants will be invited to pitch at the regional finals event

During the Demo Day, the boot camp finalists will have the opportunity to present their innovative ideas to the President or Vice-President, Investors and stakeholders in the public and private sector in Abuja. The selected applicants will have 3 minutes to pitch their idea, and a five-minute Q&A session with panelists. There will also be an exhibition of all ideas during the demo day event where the finalists can discuss their ideas with potential investors/donors.

Applications MUST be submitted on or before 15th of April 2018.

Interested students can click here to apply