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
- 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.
Method of Application
For More Information,
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Application Deadline: September 25, 2024.
