NCC 2023 Talent Hunt Search Hackathon For Nigerian Startups( Up to N30m Cash Prize)

The Nigerian Communications Commission as part of its Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) 2023-2025 captures the need to encourage the development of new technologies and indigenous content through cutting-edge research to stimulate sustainable economic growth and development in Nigeria. Pursuant to the above, the Commission invites Tech Hubs and innovation Driven Enterprises (IDEs) in Nigeria to enter eligible start-ups and their solutions in the third edition of the NCC Talent Hunt Research Through Hackathon with a focus on three (3) thematic areas: Blockchain-enabled Data Protection Solutions for Enhancing Regulatory Compliance Assistive Technology Solutions for the Elderly and People with Disabilities Technology Solutions for Renewable Energy in Rural Areas The NCC Talent Hunt Research Through Hackathon leverages Emerging Digital Technologies to facilitate the development of home-grown innovative solutions and local content development in the Telecommunications Sector while fostering economic growth and social advancement in Nigeria. The competition enables the translation of novel ideation to the development of hardware-software/software solutions that address industry and societal challenges. The best three solutions, one from each area will receive grants of N10 million each for the development of the solutions.