The Federal Ministry Of Communications Innovation & Digital Economy have launched the Young Innovative Builders YIB programme , for tertiary students to apply for a chance to win a laptop or tablet as they further develop their innovations.
These 3,256 devices (48 Laptops and 40 Tablets per state of the federation and the FCT) that will be presented, come from an existing allocation by the NCC for learners in tertiary institutions to support the learning and application of technology in Nigeria.
The Young Innovative Builders programme will recognize students across the country in tertiary institutions who have gone through an Industrial training Program.
This initiative recognizes the important role of industrial training programmes in providing practical experience for the application of knowledge.
Enrollment Criteria:
1. You must be a student in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution enrolled in your first degree
2. You should have designed, developed, built or deployed an innovative or tech-enabled project/product that leverages digital technology
3. You must still be a student 3 months after the competition’s end date (December 22nd, 2023) 4. Applicants must have gone through an Industrial training programme
How to apply:
Interested applicants should apply via https://yib.fmcide.gov.ng
Application closing date: 6 December 2023
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