The Civic Tech Innovation Challenge on Governance 2025 is calling on young innovators across Nigeria to create bold, technology-driven solutions that promote transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance.
This challenge offers a unique platform for youths aged 18–35 to showcase their digital tools, apps, platforms, and innovative ideas aimed at improving governance, strengthening democracy, and fighting corruption in Nigeria.
Through the challenge, participants are encouraged to use technology for social good, empowering citizens and ensuring more open and transparent government systems.
Eligibility
- Open to Nigerian youth between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Applicants must have a tech-enabled idea or project that focuses on governance, transparency, citizen engagement, or anti-corruption.
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Benefits of Participating
Participants in the Civic Tech Innovation Challenge 2025 will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Showcase Your Innovation: Present your civic tech project to a wide audience.
- Access to Mentorship: Receive expert guidance from leading professionals in governance and technology.
- Support Opportunities: Stand a chance to gain resources to scale your innovation.
- Visibility and Media Exposure: Get featured on major civic and tech platforms.
- Networking with Stakeholders: Connect with policymakers, investors, and tech leaders.
- Certificate of Recognition: Earn recognition for your innovation and impact.
- Join the Civic Tech Community: Become part of a growing network of civic innovators in Nigeria.
Event Information
Selected innovators will have the opportunity to showcase their solutions at the CiTech Summit 2025, taking place in Abuja, Nigeria.
Application Deadline: Sunday, October 26, 2025
This initiative is a powerful opportunity for young Nigerians to use innovation and technology to shape a more transparent and accountable governance system.
