NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge 2024

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About 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.

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.

Utilities

Water supply, electricity, and waste management.

Public Services

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

 

• Sponsor Organisation: National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

Benefits of NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge

Up to five million Naira for one 1 winner at the National level

NITDA Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge Requirements

Eligibility

• Nigerian Citizenship

  All participants must be Nigerian citizens with a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter’s Card, International Passport, or Driver’s License).

• Age Limit

  Participants must be 18 years and above at the time of registration to ensure legal participation and commitment.

• Team Composition

  Teams 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

• State Representation

  Each team must represent a specific Nigerian state. Participants should have a good understanding of the state they represent - either through residency, work, or academic study.

• Data Sources

  Participants should use open data sources or gather data through ethical means. Use of proprietary or restricted data may result in disqualification unless permissions are obtained.

• Compliance with Rules

  Participants must adhere to all Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge rules and regulations, including ethical conduct in data sourcing, and must not violate intellectual property rights or use unauthorized resources.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

25 September, 2024

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