The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is inviting start ups, tech hubs, investors, to its annual Information Communication Technology (ICT) Innovation Competition and Exhibition.

The NCC is the independent regulatory authority for the telecoms industry in Nigeria.

Eligibility for participation in the competition according to the Commission include;

“Prospective technology hubs and startups entering the competition are required to submit proposals that meet the following criteria for consideration:

1. The project should have cleat relevance to ICT/ Telecommunications industry.
2. Interested participant should be duly registered with the corporate affairs commission.
3. Proof of concept- i.e feasibility of idea with diagram, algorithm etc
4. Novelty of the project
5. The pitch idea should demonstrate clear commercial sustainability and profitability framework
6. Team diversity and indigenous capacity to develop and support the solution.