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Nigerian Innovators Win $285K for Game-Changing Projects

8/5/2025

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Ten Nigerian entrepreneurs were awarded the NSIA Prize for Innovation, receiving $285,000 for projects in education, agriculture, and health.
The competition garnered over 5,000 entries, with winners undergoing a five-week training at Draper University in Silicon Valley.
Minister Wale Edun highlighted innovation's critical role in empowering Nigeria's youth and fostering national development.
The prize is supported by NSIA, Cascador, and PIVAC, with plans for a new Impact Innovation Fund involving the U.S. and Japan.

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Ten Nigerian entrepreneurs were awarded the NSIA Prize for Innovation, receiving $285,000 for projects in education, agriculture, and health.
The competition garnered over 5,000 entries, with winners undergoing a five-week training at Draper University in Silicon Valley.
Minister Wale Edun highlighted innovation's critical role in empowering Nigeria's youth and fostering national development.
The prize is supported by NSIA, Cascador, and PIVAC, with plans for a new Impact Innovation Fund involving the U.S. and Japan.