Call for Application: Technology Innovation Development Programme 2023

Participation Requirements

As part of the series of programme to promote innovation and research in Nigeria, NCS introduced Tech-Innovation Development Programme (TIDP) to provide necessary supports and enabling environment for developing innovative ideas in Information Technology.

The Tech-Innovation Development programme is to provide support for the development of innovative solutions, tools and technologies for enhancing the growth of the nation.

TIDP is funded from NCS Tech-Innovation Development Fund (NTIDF) of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). Individuals and corporate organisations are expected to contribute to the fund.

Requirements

Team participation only is required
A team must not be more than three people (Female participation is encouraged)

Applications are only invited from young innovators, tech start-ups, students and young academic researchers
An applicant must be a graduate or current student in any tertiary institution
Must demonstrate strong ability to development tech-based systems
Applicants should be below 35 years of age
Applications can only be submitted online

Selection Procedure

Submitted applications will be evaluated based on novelty, economic relevance, feasibility, requisite knowledge and experience
Initial shortlisted teams will contacted after the preliminary screening by the committee
There will be two pitching to select the best innovative teams
The final teams will be selected after the second pitching
The decision of the TIDP Parnel on selection is final

Rewards & Benefits:

Mentoring
Empowerment
Interaction with Tech Leaders
Financial supports for acquisition of resources
Entrepreneurship development
Attractive prizes

Closing Date: April 30, 2023

Thematic Areas:

Cybersecurity/Critical Infrastructure protection
Financial Technologies (FinTech)
Electoral systems
E-government/ Digital Economy
Smart Cities
Smart Cities
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Teleworking & e-Platforms
Industry 5.0
Digital Games
Messaging Platforms

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