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NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) $225,000 Registration

NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) is sponsored by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to bolster innovation in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, and support home-grown solutions that can drive socio-economic development.

NPI is designed to encourage and support ingenuity within the digital ecosystem and fund early-stage, growth driven solutions, with the aim of driving transformative economic growth, enhancing the nation’s productive capacity, and creating jobs

What Are The Goals of NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) ?

To recognize and reward Nigerian innovators and start-up founders in the tech ecosystem.

To act as an early-stage investment catalyst for innovators.

To mentor and equip founders with the tools required for scaling and product-market fit.

To connect startup founders to potential investors.

To create a community of connected individuals to ensure partnership across the ecosystem.

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NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) Programme Details

Programme Stages

Pre-selection Stage:

At the stage, innovators submit their applications through an application portal. Applicants are expected to provide details regarding their digital products/services and business models.

Accelerator Stage:

Shortlisted innovators will participate in an accelerator programme designed to train, mentor and equip them with the tools required to succeed. Participants at this stage will be judged by an independent panel of expert judges and ten (10) finalists will move on to the final stage (demo day).

Final Stage (Demo Day):

Each of the ten (10) finalists will be allotted timeslot to present their pitch to the judges. The judging panel will review the submission and rank the winners from 1st to 10th.

NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) Application Requirements

One of the founders must be a Nigerian Citizen

Applicants must be 18 years or older

Applicants must be running Innovative tech-focused or tech-enabled businesses/startups

The business should have operated for not less than six months and operating in or with a presence in Nigeria

The business should be looking to raise a seed round

The business should have developed a minimum viable product (MVP)

Applicants must be willing and able to commit to a 4-week fast-track accelerator program

Only one application is permitted per applicant irrespective of the sector. Subsequent applications will be disqualified.

NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) Targeted Sectors:

The programme will focus on technology-enabled businesses in the following sectors:

Note: These priority sectors were selected based on the impact innovation in these sectors can have on the Nigerian economy. Whilst the above sectors are termed “priority”, applicants that operate outside these sectors are strongly encouraged to apply.

NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) Evaluation Criteria

Entries will be judged by a committee of five (5), which will include industry experts and an NSIA representative. The submission and review process will be audited by an independent auditor.

The Novelty of Approach

Impact

Product Design

Scalability

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