scholarship.nitda.gov.ng/tiess
NITDA Technology Innovation And Entrepreneurship Support Scheme for Nigerians
The National Information Technology Development Agency, established to among others develop and regulate Information Technology (IT) in Nigeria.
In furtherance to transforming the country into a knowledge-based and IT-driven economy, the agency is introducing the NITDA Technology Innovation Support Scheme to provide an opportunity for building the capacity of both Hub Managers and Technology startups to ensure massive creation of entrepreneurs and jobs within the ecosystem.
The scheme is expected to cover the following areas.
| Schemes | Schemes Objective | Closing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubs Up Scaling | The programme is designed to ensure that Hub Managers have the required skills sets to support digital startups and build innovation ecosystems in their localities | 24-Aug-2020 | Start application |
| Technical Capacity Building | This programme is designed to provide startups the opportunity to work with established Hubs. It will provide opportunities for capacity building, mentorship and developing a tech entrepreneurship skills. | 24-Aug-2020 | Start application |
| Internship Programme | This is a programme designed to support idea-stage startups to scale up from ideas to market. | 24-Aug-2020 | Start application |
| Incubation Programme | This component involves equipping Nigerian youths with the technological and entrepreneurial skills required to either establish innovative companies or secure decent work in existing enterprises. | 24-Aug-2020 | Start application |
Selection Criteria: The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support Scheme is strictly based on merit and the selection is equally distributed among the 36 Stares and FCT
Application Process: All eligible candidates that are interested should log on to the support scheme portal https://scholarship.nitda.gov.ng/tiess to register and submit all relevant documents. Please note that the registration period is six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
For further inquiries please, call Office of ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship (01IE) on 0907888885 or send email to oiie@nitda.gov.ng
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